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Hocek Family History

Hocek 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: Hock, Hoek, Bocek, Hosek, Hook, Heck, Lock, Rock, Homer, Hone

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Where is the Hocek family from?

You can see how Hocek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hocek families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hocek families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hocek's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hocek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocek 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 70 census records available for the last name Hocek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocek 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hocek. 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 Hocek. For the veterans among your Hocek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocek lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Hocek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hocek in 1991 was 73, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hocek 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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