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Cockevill Family History

Cockevill 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: Cockerill, Cockrill, Cockerell, Pickerill, Cockrell, Rockhill

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Where is the Cockevill family from?

You can see how Cockevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockevill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cockevill family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Cockevill's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Cockevill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockevill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cockevill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cockevill. 100% of Cockevill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cockevill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Cockevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockevill 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 Cockevill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cockevill. For the veterans among your Cockevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockevill lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cockevill

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