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Cockroft Family Origin

Where is the Cockroft family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Cockroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockroft families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Cockroft families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cockroft's in the USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cockroft families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Cockroft Family Occupations

    What did your Cockroft ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Cockroft occupation in the USA was Farmer. 46% of Cockroft's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Carpet Facty were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Cockroft. A less common occupation for the Cockroft family was Dyer.

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    • Farmer

      46%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Carpet Facty

      4%

    • Dyer

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cockroft ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Cockroft Historical Records

    What Cockroft family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cockroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockroft census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Cockroft

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cockroft. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cockroft. For the veterans among your Cockroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    You've only scratched the surface of Cockroft family history.

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    Cockroft Life Expectancy

    What is the average Cockroft lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cockroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cockroft in 1955 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cockroft

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockroft 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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