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Hocke Family History

Hocke 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: Cocke, Hock, Hacke, Hocker, Hucke, Locke, Hopke, Hoke, Hockey, Focke

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Where is the Hocke family from?

You can see how Hocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hocke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hocke families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hocke's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Hocke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocke 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 Hocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hocke. 100% of Hocke 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%

What Hocke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocke 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Hocke. 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 Hocke. For the veterans among your Hocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hocke in 1956 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hocke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hocke 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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