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Jocke Family History

Jocke 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, Jonke, Locke, Focke, Rocke, Jock, Gocke, Vocke, Lock, Rock

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Where is the Jocke family from?

You can see how Jocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jocke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jocke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Jocke families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jocke's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jocke families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jocke 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 Jocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jocke. 100% of Jocke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jocke women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Jocke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Jocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jocke 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Jocke. 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 52 military records available for the last name Jocke. For the veterans among your Jocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jocke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Jocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jocke in 1970 was 38, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jocke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jocke 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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