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Cokayne Family History

Cokayne Surname Meaning

see Cockayne.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cokayne family from?

You can see how Cokayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cokayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Cokayne family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cokayne's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cokayne families in 1911.
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What did your Cokayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cokayne. 60% of Cokayne men worked as a Carpenter and 88% of Cokayne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cokayne were Salesman and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Hotel Manageress
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Cokayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cokayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokayne 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Cokayne. 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 134 military records available for the last name Cokayne. For the veterans among your Cokayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokayne lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Cokayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cokayne in 1968 was 76, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cokayne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokayne 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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