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Cocrell Family History

Cocrell 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: Correll, Cockrell, Cochell, Corell, Cotrell, Cornell, Gorrell, Orrell

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Where is the Cocrell family from?

You can see how Cocrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocrell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cocrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cocrell families living in Kentucky. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cocrell's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Cocrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cocrell 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 93 census records available for the last name Cocrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocrell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cocrell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cocrell. For the veterans among your Cocrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocrell lifespan?

Average Cocrell life expectancy in 1975 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cocrell 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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