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Coakeley Family History

Coakeley 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: Coakley, Cokeley, Akeley, Cooksley, Wakeley, Blakeley, Oakley, Cokely

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Where is the Coakeley family from?

You can see how Coakeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coakeley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coakeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Coakeley families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coakeley's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Coakeley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Coakeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coakeley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Coakeley. 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 28 military records available for the last name Coakeley. For the veterans among your Coakeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coakeley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coakeley

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