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Cokell Family History

Cokell Name 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: Cowell, Covell, Corell, Cokely, Cornell, Jokela, Rosell, Corbell

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Where is the Cokell family from?

You can see how Cokell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cokell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Cokell families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cokell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cokell families in 1880.
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What did your Cokell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Goods Guard and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cokell. 100% of Cokell men worked as a Railway Goods Guard and 72% of Cokell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Railway Goods Guard
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties
    29%
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What Cokell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Cokell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokell 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Cokell. 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 110 military records available for the last name Cokell. For the veterans among your Cokell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Cokell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Cokell in 1964 was 84, and 81 in 1987.

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