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Cocell Family History

Cocell 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: Cowell, Covell, Cochell, Corell, Cornell, Rosell, Corbell, Powell

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Where is the Cocell family from?

You can see how Cocell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cocell families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cocell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Cocell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cocell 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 21 census records available for the last name Cocell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cocell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cocell. For the veterans among your Cocell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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