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Cokey Family History

Cokey 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: Coley, Coney, Couey, Cowey, Cobey, Covey, Coker, Comey, Coey, Corey

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Where is the Cokey family from?

You can see how Cokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cokey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Cokey families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cokey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cokey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cokey 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 Cokey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cokey. 100% of Cokey men worked as a Mechanic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Cokey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Cokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokey 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Cokey. 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 52 military records available for the last name Cokey. For the veterans among your Cokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Cokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cokey in 1968 was 72, and 45 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cokey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokey 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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