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Cokes Family History

Cokes Surname Meaning

see Cox.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cokes family from?

You can see how Cokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cokes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Cokes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cokes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cokes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cokes 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 Cokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cokes. 45% of Cokes men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Cokes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cokes were Carpenter and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Labor
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokes 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Cokes. 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 666 military records available for the last name Cokes. For the veterans among your Cokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cokes in 1961 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokes 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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