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De Cocker Family History

De Cocker 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: De Backer, De Coster, De Decker, De Cock, Decker, Cocker, De Bock

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Where is the De Cocker family from?

You can see how De Cocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Cocker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 De Cocker family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded De Cocker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of De Cocker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the De Cocker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Cocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Cocker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Cocker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name De Cocker. For the veterans among your De Cocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Cocker lifespan?

Average De Cocker life expectancy in 1991 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Cocker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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