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Cockington Family History

Cockington Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Covington, Coddington, Pocklington, Codrington, Brockington

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Where is the Cockington family from?

You can see how Cockington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Cockington families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Cockington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cockington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cockington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cockington. 100% of Cockington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Cockington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockington census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Cockington. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Cockington. For the veterans among your Cockington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockington lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockington ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cockington

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