Cookson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cookson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cookson family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 68
Independent 52
Agricultural Labourer 46
Labourer 39
Farmer 38
Male Servant 24
Cotton Weaver 15
Ag Lab 14
Shoe Maker 13
Weaver 13
Joiner 10
Coal Miner 10
Dress Maker 8
Independant 7
Mason 6
Smith 6
Blacksmith 6
Porter 5
Merchant 5
Carter 5
Gardener 4
Servant 4
Tailor 4
Winder 4
Ind 4

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