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Cokens Family History

Cokens 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: Cowens, Cozens, Cosens, Ovens, Rokes, Coven, Loken, Corkins, Bowens

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Where is the Cokens family from?

You can see how Cokens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Cokens families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Cokens family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cokens's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cokens families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Cokens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokens 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cokens. 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 Cokens. For the veterans among your Cokens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokens lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Cokens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cokens in 1981 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokens 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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