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Focke Family History

Focke Surname Meaning

North German East Frisian and Dutch: from the ancient Germanic personal name Folco a pet form of various names beginning with Folc- or Volk-; cognate with Foulk.

English (of Norman origin): variant of Foulk.

See also Foulks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Focke family from?

You can see how Focke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Focke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Focke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Focke families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Focke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Focke families in 1891.
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What did your Focke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Focke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Focke. For the veterans among your Focke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Focke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Focke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Focke in 1956 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Focke 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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