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Cockbell Family History

Cockbell 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: Cockrell, Corbell, Rockwell, Sockwell, Cochell, Cockrill, Cockerell

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Where is the Cockbell family from?

You can see how Cockbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockbell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Cockbell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Cockbell family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Cockbell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cockbell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockbell 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 108 census records available for the last name Cockbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockbell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cockbell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cockbell. For the veterans among your Cockbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockbell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockbell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cockbell

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