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Cockroft Family History

Cockroft Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Cockcroft.

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


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You can see how Cockroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Cockroft families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cockroft's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cockroft families in 1911.
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What did your Cockroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cockroft. 100% of Cockroft 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Cockroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockroft 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 Cockroft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cockroft. For the veterans among your Cockroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockroft lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cockroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cockroft in 1955 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockroft 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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