Origins of the Cockrell surname
About the Cockrells
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Interesting facts about Cockrell
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Cockrells most likely to marry?
What are the most common Cockrell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cockrells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Cockrells in 1921
Dressmaker
20
Tailoress
13
House Servant
11
Laundress
11
General Servant
9
Commmon male occupations for Cockrells in 1921
Farm Hands
31
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
23
Carpenter
21
Agricultural Labourer
19
Blacksmith
16
