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
Cotton Weaver 106
Living On Own Means 53
Farmer 48
General Labourer 40
Scholar 30
Dress Maker 28
Coal Miner Hewer 22
General Servant Domestic 20
Agricultural Labourer 16
Cotton Spinner 15
Cotton Winder 14
Laundress Wash 14
Farmer's Son 12
Plumber 11
Joiner 10
Farmer's Son F Rel 10
Cook Domestic 9
Servant Domestic 9
House Keeper 8
Domestic Servant 8
Railway Labourer 8
Retired Farmer 8
Shop Assistant 7
Iron Moulder 7
Tailor 7

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