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Cockerl Family History

Cockerl 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, Cocke, Crocker, Dockery, Gockel, Cockett, Rocker, Locker

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Where is the Cockerl family from?

You can see how Cockerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockerl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cockerl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cockerl family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cockerl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cockerl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockerl 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 136 census records available for the last name Cockerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockerl 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cockerl. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cockerl. For the veterans among your Cockerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockerl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Cockerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cockerl in 1973 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockerl 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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