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Cookrell Family History

Cookrell 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: Cockrell, Correll, Cottrell, Corell, Cockrill, Cotrell, Cockerell

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Where is the Cookrell family from?

You can see how Cookrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cookrell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cookrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cookrell families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Cookrell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cookrell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cookrell 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 123 census records available for the last name Cookrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cookrell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cookrell. 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 48 military records available for the last name Cookrell. For the veterans among your Cookrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cookrell lifespan?

Average Cookrell life expectancy in 1996 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cookrell 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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