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Cokelet Family History

Cokelet 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: Cokeley, Cokely, Cokley, Collet, Cowley, Cole, Poteet, Cockett

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Where is the Cokelet family from?

You can see how Cokelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokelet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cokelet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cokelet families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cokelet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cokelet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cokelet 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 Cokelet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cokelet. 100% of Cokelet men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Cokelet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Cokelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokelet 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cokelet. 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 35 military records available for the last name Cokelet. For the veterans among your Cokelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokelet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cokelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cokelet in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cokelet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokelet 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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