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Decock Family History

Decock 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 Cock, Aycock, Dock, Peacock, De Bock, Alcock, Deck, Lacock, Acock

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Where is the Decock family from?

You can see how Decock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Decock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Decock family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Decock's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Decock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Decock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decock. 43% of Decock men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Labor
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Assembly Worker
    15%

What Decock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Decock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decock 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Decock. 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 136 military records available for the last name Decock. For the veterans among your Decock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Decock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Decock in 1963 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decock 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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