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Cokins Family History

Cokins 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: Corkins, Comins, Hopkins, Collins, Dockins, Conine, Boykins, Hoskins

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Where is the Cokins family from?

You can see how Cokins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cokins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Cokins families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cokins's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Cokins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cokins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cokins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cokins. 40% of Cokins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cokins women worked as a Farming.

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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
    40%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Cokins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Cokins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokins 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Cokins. 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 49 military records available for the last name Cokins. For the veterans among your Cokins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cokins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cokins in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cokins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokins 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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