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Cokin Family History

Cokin 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: Coin, Colin, Covin, Conkin, Okin, Cobin, Cowin, Corin, Chopin, Cousin

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Where is the Cokin family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cokin. 67% of Cokin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Cokin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokin 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Cokin. 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 128 military records available for the last name Cokin. For the veterans among your Cokin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cokin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cokin in 1966 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokin 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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