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Jocz Family History

Jocz 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: Jock, John, Lock, Rock, Mock, Jobe, Kotz, Roch, Job, Hock

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Where is the Jocz family from?

You can see how Jocz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jocz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jocz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jocz family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jocz's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Jocz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jocz 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 Jocz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jocz. 75% of Jocz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jocz women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Tester
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jocz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Jocz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jocz 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Jocz. 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 265 military records available for the last name Jocz. For the veterans among your Jocz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jocz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Jocz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jocz in 1954 was 53, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jocz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jocz 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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