Origins of the Cookshaw surname
About the Cookshaws
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Interesting facts about Cookshaw
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cookshaw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
Who were Cookshaws most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Cookshaws.
What are the most common Cookshaw first names?
William
John
Jane
Emma
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Common jobs for Cookshaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cookshaws in 1921
Laundress
3
Dressmaker
2
Farmers Daughter
2
Farmers Wife
2
Steam Linen Weaver
2
Common male occupations for Cookshaws in 1921
Farmer
4
Blacksmith
2
Coal Miner
2
Police Constable
2
Black Smith Above Ground
1
