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Cokely Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire) and Irish: variant of Coakley .

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


Similar surnames: Cokeley, Conely, Cokley, Connely, Conoly, Comly, Coke, Cowey, Conolly

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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 1911 there were 3 Cokely families living in British Columbia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cokely's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Cokely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cokely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cokely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cokely. 30% of Cokely men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Cokely women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cokely were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
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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 Canada, 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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