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Cokenour Family History

Cokenour 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: Cohenour, Cochenour, Obenour, Ridenour, Gochenour, Coker, Connor

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Where is the Cokenour family from?

You can see how Cokenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cokenour family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cokenour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cokenour families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cokenour's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cokenour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cokenour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cokenour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cokenour. 100% of Cokenour 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Cokenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cokenour 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cokenour. 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 62 military records available for the last name Cokenour. For the veterans among your Cokenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cokenour lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cokenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cokenour in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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