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Cokeston Family History

Cokeston 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: Colston, Okeson, Cookston, Cheston, Coston, Coulston, Coleson

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Where is the Cokeston family from?

You can see how Cokeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokeston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cokeston families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cokeston's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cokeston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Cokeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokeston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cokeston. 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 military records available for the last name Cokeston. For the veterans among your Cokeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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