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Jocka Family History

Jocka 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: Jacka, Jock, Cocke, Lock, Rock, Mock, Hock, Jack, Dock, Nock

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Where is the Jocka family from?

You can see how Jocka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jocka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jocka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jocka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jocka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jocka 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 48 census records available for the last name Jocka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jocka 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jocka. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jocka. For the veterans among your Jocka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jocka lifespan?

Average Jocka life expectancy in 1977 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jocka 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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