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Cockwell Family History

Cockwell Surname Meaning

from Middle English cukeweld cokewold ‘cuckold’ (Old French cucuald cucualt). Compare Cuckow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cockwell family from?

You can see how Cockwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Cockwell families living in Devon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cockwell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cockwell families in 1891.
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What did your Cockwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cockwell. 67% of Cockwell men worked as a Bricklayer and 87% of Cockwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cockwell were General Labourer and Wife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    67%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Wife
    5%

What Cockwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cockwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockwell 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Cockwell. 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 160 military records available for the last name Cockwell. For the veterans among your Cockwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockwell lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Cockwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cockwell in 1987 was 73, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockwell 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.

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