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Zok Family History

Zok 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: Sok, Mok, Zook, Zak, Zou, Bok, Kok, Zuk, Lok, Fok

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Where is the Zok family from?

You can see how Zok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zok family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zok families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zok's in USA. California had the highest population of Zok families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zok. 40% of Zok men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zok women worked as a Sewing 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Dyer
    14%
  • Packer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    100%

What Zok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Zok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zok 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Zok. 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 221 military records available for the last name Zok. For the veterans among your Zok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zok lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zok in 1965 was 48, and 21 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zok 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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