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Cokman Family History

Cokman 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: Cotman, Cockman, Colman, Corman, Cosman, Cowman, Cookman, Coman

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Where is the Cokman family from?

You can see how Cokman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cokman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cokman families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cokman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cokman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cokman 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 255 census records available for the last name Cokman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Cokman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cokman. For the veterans among your Cokman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Cokman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cokman in 1975 was 78, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokman 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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