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Kocks Family History

Kocks Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from Kock.

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


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Where is the Kocks family from?

You can see how Kocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kocks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kocks families living in Staffordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kocks's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kocks families in 1891.
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What did your Kocks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kocks. 54% of Kocks men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Fireman
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocks 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Kocks. 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 359 military records available for the last name Kocks. For the veterans among your Kocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocks lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kocks in 1955 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kocks 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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