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Amcock Family History

Amcock Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Aycock, Alcock, Acock, Adcock, Mock, Hancock, Smock, Laycock, Lacock

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Where is the Amcock family from?

You can see how Amcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amcock family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Amcock families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Amcock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amcock families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Amcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amcock census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Amcock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Amcock. For the veterans among your Amcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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