This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Coklow family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Coklow Family History

Coklow 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: Callow, Clow, Koslow, Corlew, Sokolow, Kozlow, Colon, Colo, Solow

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Coklow family from?

You can see how Coklow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coklow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Coklow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Coklow families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coklow's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Coklow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coklow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Coklow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coklow. 50% of Coklow men worked as a Janitor.

View Census Data for Coklow | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Coklow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Coklow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coklow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Coklow

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Coklow. 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.

View all Coklow immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Coklow. For the veterans among your Coklow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Coklow military records

You've only scratched the surface of Coklow family history

Discover More

What is the average Coklow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Coklow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Coklow in 1968 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coklow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coklow 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Coklow family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial