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Coksey Family History

Coksey 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: Cossey, Cooksey, Cosey, Corsey, Copsey, Cokley, Cowley, Cosse, Corse

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Where is the Coksey family from?

You can see how Coksey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coksey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Coksey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Coksey families living in Kentucky. This was about 73% of all the recorded Coksey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Coksey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coksey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Coksey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coksey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Coksey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Coksey. For the veterans among your Coksey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coksey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coksey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coksey

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