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Jock Family History

Jock Surname Meaning

German (also Jöck): from a short form of the personal name Jakob.

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


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Where is the Jock family from?

You can see how Jock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Jock families living in Kent. This was about 21% of all the recorded Jock's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jock families in 1891.
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What did your Jock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jock. 100% of Jock 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Jock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jock 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Jock. 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 876 military records available for the last name Jock. For the veterans among your Jock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jock lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jock in 1956 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jock 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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