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Dekock Family History

Dekock 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: De Kock, Dock, De Bock, Deck, Kock, De Kok, Demick, Derick, Derck

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Where is the Dekock family from?

You can see how Dekock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dekock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dekock family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dekock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekock 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 Dekock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dekock. 50% of Dekock men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Driver
    50%

What Dekock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Dekock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekock 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Dekock. 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 84 military records available for the last name Dekock. For the veterans among your Dekock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekock lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dekock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dekock in 1961 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dekock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekock 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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