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Kockley Family History

Kockley 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: Hockley, Gockley, Kackley, Lockley, Buckley, Kirkley, Mackley

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Where is the Kockley family from?

You can see how Kockley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kockley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kockley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kockley families living in Dorset. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kockley's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Kockley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Kockley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kockley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kockley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kockley. For the veterans among your Kockley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kockley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kockley

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