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Kocker Family History

Kocker 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: Kocher, Rocker, Cocker, Koker, Locker, Ocker, Hocker, Kolker, Kicker

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Where is the Kocker family from?

You can see how Kocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kocker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kocker family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kocker's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Kocker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kocker 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 Kocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kocker. 28% of Kocker men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kocker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kocker were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Kocker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocker 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Kocker. 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 240 military records available for the last name Kocker. For the veterans among your Kocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kocker in 1966 was 87, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kocker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kocker 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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