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Cokely Family History

Cokely Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire) and Irish: variant of Coakley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cokely family from?

You can see how Cokely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cokely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Cokely families living in Glamorgan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cokely's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Cokely families in 1891.
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What did your Cokely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cokely. 100% of Cokely men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Cokely 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cokely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cokely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokely 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Cokely. 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 752 military records available for the last name Cokely. For the veterans among your Cokely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokely lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Cokely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cokely in 1954 was 51, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokely 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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