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Cockham Family History

Cockham 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: Dockham, Cockram, Wickham, Crookham, Bickham, Cockerham, Packham

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Where is the Cockham family from?

You can see how Cockham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Cockham family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cockham's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cockham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Cockham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockham 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Cockham. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cockham. For the veterans among your Cockham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Cockham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cockham in 1969 was 44, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cockham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockham 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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