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Acocks Family History

Acocks 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: Acock, Jacocks, Cocks, Cocke, Aycock, Socks, Alcock, Brocks, Rocks

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Where is the Acocks family from?

You can see how Acocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acocks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Acocks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Acocks families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Acocks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Acocks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acocks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Acocks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Acocks. 100% of Acocks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Acocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acocks 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Acocks. 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 128 military records available for the last name Acocks. For the veterans among your Acocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acocks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Acocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Acocks in 1962 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acocks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acocks 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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