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Cookham Family History

Cookham Surname Meaning

from Cookham (Berks).

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


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You can see how Cookham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cookham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cookham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cookham families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cookham's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cookham families in 1891.
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There are 284 census records available for the last name Cookham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cookham 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cookham. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Cookham. For the veterans among your Cookham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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