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Johncock Family History

Johncock Surname Meaning

English (Kent): from the personal name Johncock a Middle English pet form of John.

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


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Where is the Johncock family from?

You can see how Johncock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johncock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Johncock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 182 Johncock families living in Kent. This was about 82% of all the recorded Johncock's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Johncock families in 1891.
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What did your Johncock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Johncock. 50% of Johncock men worked as a Retired and 82% of Johncock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johncock were Incapacitated and Domestic Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Service
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Johncock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johncock 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Johncock. 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 325 military records available for the last name Johncock. For the veterans among your Johncock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johncock lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Johncock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Johncock in 1956 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johncock 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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