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Kwok Family History

Kwok Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 郭 and 國 see Guo 1 and Korean: variant of Kwak

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


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Where is the Kwok family from?

You can see how Kwok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwok family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kwok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kwok families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kwok's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kwok families in 1891.
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What did your Kwok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kwok. 60% of Kwok men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Owner
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kwok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwok 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Kwok. 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 164 military records available for the last name Kwok. For the veterans among your Kwok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwok lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kwok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kwok in 1957 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kwok

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kwok 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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