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Cokley Family History

Cokley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Coakley.

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


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Where is the Cokley family from?

You can see how Cokley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cokley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Cokley families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cokley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cokley families in 1911.
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What did your Cokley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cokley. 39% of Cokley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cokley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cokley were Miner and Cook.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

What Cokley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cokley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokley 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Cokley. 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 540 military records available for the last name Cokley. For the veterans among your Cokley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cokley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Cokley in 1964 was 88, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cokley 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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