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Cook Jr Family History

Cook Jr 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: Cooper, Cook, Cocker, Booker, Cooksey, Coomer, Coor, Hooker, Crooker

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Where is the Cook Jr family from?

You can see how Cook Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cook Jr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cook Jr families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Cook Jr families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cook Jr's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cook Jr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Cook Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cook Jr 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cook Jr. 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 323 military records available for the last name Cook Jr. For the veterans among your Cook Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cook Jr lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cook Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cook Jr in 1947 was 26, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cook Jr 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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