Researching Norm Cockram
Investigate the background of Norm Cockram using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1014 people with the Cockram surname? In that year Cockram was ranked number 2579 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Norm means "Form of NORMAN. Norseman or Rule" and is of Not available or unknown origin.
Records of Norm Cockram on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Norm Cockram and the Cockram Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 1456 people with the Cockram surname in the UK? Cockram is now ranked number 2721 for popularity in the UK. |
Cockram Genealogy Databases
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Study the Ellis Island Database for information on Norm Cockram. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Norm Cockram
Norm Cockram
Norman "Norm" Cockram (27 August 1899 – 16 March 1973) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Cockram, a key position player, was originally from Northcote. He was Fitzroy's centre half-forward in their 1923 VFL Grand Final loss to Essendon. Now playing as a fullback, Cockram returned to Northcote in 1929 and was a member of their premiership team that year. In 1932 he resumed his VFL career and he retired the following year. He was good enough to represent Victoria B on three occasions during his career.
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