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Cookman Family History

Cookman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cockman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cookman family from?

You can see how Cookman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cookman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cookman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Cookman families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cookman's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Cookman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cookman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cookman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cookman. 50% of Cookman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

What Cookman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Cookman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cookman 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Cookman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cookman. For the veterans among your Cookman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cookman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cookman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cookman in 1947 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cookman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cookman 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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