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Cuckoo Family History

Cuckoo 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: Luckow, Cucco, Cuccio, Hucko, Suckow, Bucko, Cocke, Buck, Tucker

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Where is the Cuckoo family from?

You can see how Cuckoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuckoo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cuckoo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Cuckoo families living in Kent. This was about 91% of all the recorded Cuckoo's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cuckoo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuckoo 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 Cuckoo 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 Cuckoo. 67% of Cuckoo men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Cuckoo 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
    67%
  • Farmworker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cuckoo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Cuckoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuckoo 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cuckoo. 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 46 military records available for the last name Cuckoo. For the veterans among your Cuckoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuckoo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Cuckoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Cuckoo in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuckoo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuckoo 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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