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Cocerton Family History

Cocerton 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: Overton, Caperton, Connerton, Howerton, Roberton, Colston, Orton

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Where is the Cocerton family from?

You can see how Cocerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocerton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cocerton family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cocerton's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cocerton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Cocerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocerton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cocerton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cocerton. For the veterans among your Cocerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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