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Cokeley Family History

Cokeley Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Coakley.

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


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Where is the Cokeley family from?

You can see how Cokeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cokeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Cokeley families living in Glamorgan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cokeley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Cokeley families in 1891.
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What did your Cokeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cokeley. 31% of Cokeley men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Cokeley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cokeley were Labor and Finisher.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Finisher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cokeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokeley 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Cokeley. 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 531 military records available for the last name Cokeley. For the veterans among your Cokeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokeley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cokeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cokeley in 1957 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokeley 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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