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Cockerin Family History

Cockerin 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: Cocker, Cocklin, Corkern, Cockran, Cockerill, Cocke, Crocker, Dockery

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Where is the Cockerin family from?

You can see how Cockerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockerin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cockerin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Cockerin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cockerin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cockerin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockerin 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 143 census records available for the last name Cockerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockerin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Cockerin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cockerin. For the veterans among your Cockerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockerin lifespan?

Average Cockerin life expectancy in 1997 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockerin 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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