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Vocks Family History

Vocks 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: Socks, Rocks, Vock, Vicks, Voecks, Locks, Voeks, Cocks, Vocke, Cocke

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Where is the Vocks family from?

You can see how Vocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vocks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vocks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vocks family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vocks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vocks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vocks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Vocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vocks 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Vocks. 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 39 military records available for the last name Vocks. For the veterans among your Vocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vocks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Vocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vocks in 1965 was 77, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vocks 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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