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Cookes Family History

Cookes Surname Meaning

see Cox.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cookes family from?

You can see how Cookes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cookes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cookes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Cookes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cookes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cookes families in 1911.
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What did your Cookes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cookes. 34% of Cookes men worked as an Incapacitated and 71% of Cookes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cookes were Farming assisting Father and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • General Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Farming assisting Father
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cookes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cookes 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Cookes. 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 305 military records available for the last name Cookes. For the veterans among your Cookes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cookes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cookes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cookes in 1965 was 66, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cookes 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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