Origins of the Cockbain surname

About the Cockbains

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    In 1921, most Cockbains lived in london

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    What are the most common Cockbain first names?

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    Common jobs for Cockbains

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    Commmon female occupations for Cockbains in 1921

    Dressmaker

    27

    Living On Own Means

    9

    House Keeper

    7

    Farmer

    6

    Housekeeper

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Cockbains in 1921

    Coal Miner

    24

    Farmer

    11

    Coal Miner Hewer

    9

    Tailor

    9

    Joiner

    7

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