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Jockers Family History

Jockers 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: Rockers, Dockery, Rocker, Cocker, Locker, Ocker, Vickers, Jonker

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Where is the Jockers family from?

You can see how Jockers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jockers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jockers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jockers families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Jockers's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Jockers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jockers 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 Jockers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jockers. 34% of Jockers men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jockers women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jockers were Chauffeur and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Iron Worker
    23%
  • Chauffeur
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Jockers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jockers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jockers 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Jockers. 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 353 military records available for the last name Jockers. For the veterans among your Jockers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jockers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jockers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jockers in 1961 was 25, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jockers 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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