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Jockley Family History

Jockley 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: Hockley, Gockley, Lockley, Jackley, Buckley, Mackley, Shockley

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Where is the Jockley family from?

You can see how Jockley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jockley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jockley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jockley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jockley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jockley 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 97 census records available for the last name Jockley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jockley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jockley. 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 Jockley. For the veterans among your Jockley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jockley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Jockley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jockley in 1966 was 69, and 76 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jockley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jockley 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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