Cooksey Family History

Cooksey Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): habitational name from a place in Worcestershire named Cooksey from the genitive case of the Old English personal name Cucu (perhaps a byname from Old English cwicu ‘lively’).

It is derived from the combination of this personal name and the Old English word ēg which means ‘island’.

As a result, the name reflects both a personal and geographical connection.

This naming convention highlights the significance of local geography in the formation of surnames in England.

Overall, Cooksey encapsulates a rich history rooted in the Old English language and local heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Cossey, Cooksley, Woolsey, Hockley, Cropsey, Cooper, Coursey, Comley, Clowney, Copsey

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6K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
39K	Census and Voter Lists
208K	Member Trees

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Where is the Cooksey family from?

You can see how Cooksey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cooksey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cooksey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Cooksey families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Cooksey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cooksey families in 1911.

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What did your Cooksey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cooksey.

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Census Record

There are 39K census records available for the last name Cooksey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cooksey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Cooksey. 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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Military Records

There are 6K military records available for the last name Cooksey. For the veterans among your Cooksey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cooksey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cooksey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cooksey in 1947 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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Cooksey Surname Meaning

It is derived from the combination of this personal name and the Old English word ēg which means ‘island’.

As a result, the name reflects both a personal and geographical connection.

This naming convention highlights the significance of local geography in the formation of surnames in England.

Overall, Cooksey encapsulates a rich history rooted in the Old English language and local heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Cooksey family from?

What did your Cooksey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cooksey.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Cooksey family records will you find?

What is the average Cooksey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cooksey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cooksey in 1947 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

Cooksey Family History

Cooksey Surname Meaning

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Cooksey Surname Meaning

317,000 record(s) for Cooksey

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Where is the Cooksey family from?

What did your Cooksey ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Cooksey family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Cooksey lifespan?

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