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Nocke Family History

Nocke 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, Nock, Nacke, Locke, Noce, Focke, Knocke, Rocke, Gocke, Vocke

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Where is the Nocke family from?

You can see how Nocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nocke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nocke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Nocke families living in Worcestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nocke's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Nocke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nocke 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 Nocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nocke. 100% of Nocke men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Nocke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Nocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nocke 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Nocke. 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 74 military records available for the last name Nocke. For the veterans among your Nocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nocke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nocke in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nocke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nocke 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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