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Cockefur Family History

Cockefur 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: Cocker, Cocke, Crocker, Cockett, Rocker, Locker, Cockburn, Ocker

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Where is the Cockefur family from?

You can see how Cockefur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockefur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cockefur families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cockefur family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Cockefur's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cockefur families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Cockefur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockefur 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cockefur. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cockefur. For the veterans among your Cockefur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockefur lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cockefur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cockefur in 1965 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockefur 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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