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Cockerel Family History

Cockerel 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: Cockerell, Cocker, Cockrell, Pickerel, Cockerill, Cocke, Crocker

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Where is the Cockerel family from?

You can see how Cockerel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockerel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockerel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Cockerel family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cockerel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cockerel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockerel 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 Cockerel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cockerel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cockerel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockerel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cockerel. 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 308 military records available for the last name Cockerel. For the veterans among your Cockerel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockerel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cockerel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cockerel in 1963 was 47, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockerel 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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