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Cockrane Family History

Cockrane Name Meaning

see Cochrane .

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


Similar surnames: Cochrane, Cockran, Cockayne, Cochran, Cockman, Coltrane, Cockram

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Where is the Cockrane family from?

You can see how Cockrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockrane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockrane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Cockrane families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cockrane's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cockrane families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockrane 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 Cockrane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cockrane. 22% of Cockrane men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Cockrane women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cockrane were Clerk and President. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Winder
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • President
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cockrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockrane 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cockrane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 695 military records available for the last name Cockrane. For the veterans among your Cockrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockrane lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cockrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cockrane in 1968 was 80, and 37 in 2002.

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