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Fokker Family History

Fokker 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: Folker, Forker, Fokken, Roker, Rocker, Cocker, Fonner, Koker, Foster

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Where is the Fokker family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fokker 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 Fokker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fokker. 100% of Fokker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fokker women worked as a None.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Fokker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Fokker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fokker 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Fokker. 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 military records available for the last name Fokker. For the veterans among your Fokker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fokker lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Fokker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fokker in 1992 was 85, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fokker 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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