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Vocke Family History

Vocke Surname Meaning

Variant of Vock.

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


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Where is the Vocke family from?

You can see how Vocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vocke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vocke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Vocke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vocke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vocke families in 1891.
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What did your Vocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vocke. 18% of Vocke men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Vocke women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vocke were Manager and Operator.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Vocke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vocke 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Vocke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vocke. For the veterans among your Vocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vocke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vocke in 1963 was 61, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vocke 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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