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Vockins Family History

Vockins Surname Meaning

perhaps a locative name irregularly derived from Woking (Surrey) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vockins family from?

You can see how Vockins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vockins family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Vockins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Vockins families living in Berkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vockins's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Vockins families in 1891.
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What did your Vockins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vockins. 50% of Vockins men worked as a Gardener and 83% of Vockins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vockins were Farm Carter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Carter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vockins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vockins 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Vockins. 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 158 military records available for the last name Vockins. For the veterans among your Vockins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vockins lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Vockins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vockins in 1980 was 66, and 86 in 1996.

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