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Cockerill Family History

Cockerill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cockrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cockerill family from?

You can see how Cockerill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockerill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockerill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 51 Cockerill families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Cockerill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cockerill families in 1911.
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What did your Cockerill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cockerill. 88% of Cockerill men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    88%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Cockerill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockerill 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cockerill. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cockerill. For the veterans among your Cockerill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockerill lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cockerill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cockerill in 1952 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cockerill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockerill 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.

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