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Cockerman Family History

Cockerman 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: Ockerman, Lockerman, Ackerman, Cockerham, Zuckerman, Cotherman

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Where is the Cockerman family from?

You can see how Cockerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cockerman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Cockerman family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Cockerman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cockerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockerman 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 94 census records available for the last name Cockerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockerman 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 Cockerman. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cockerman. For the veterans among your Cockerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockerman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Cockerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cockerman in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockerman 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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