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Fok Family History

Fok Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Focke.

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 霍 see Huo.

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 伏 and 福 see Fu.

5 and 6.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fok family from?

You can see how Fok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fok family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fok families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fok families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fok's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fok families in 1891.
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What did your Fok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fok. 38% of Fok men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fok women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Works For Father In Season
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Fok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fok 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fok. 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 513 military records available for the last name Fok. For the veterans among your Fok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fok lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Fok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fok in 1981 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fok 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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