Origins of the Cockett surname

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    In 1921, most Cocketts lived in london

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    460 Cockett Travel & migration records
    4,500 Cocketts found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Cockett

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    We have for the Cockett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1614.

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    What are the most common Cockett first names?

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    Common jobs for Cocketts

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Cocketts in 1921

    Dressmaker

    30

    Cotton Weaver

    23

    Domestic Servant

    16

    Laundress

    15

    House Servant

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Cocketts in 1921

    Butcher

    24

    General Labourer

    24

    Carpenter

    21

    Gardener

    17

    Farmer

    16

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