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Nockin Family History

Nockin 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: Hockin, Nock, Botkin, Hoskin, Mackin, Forkin, Dockins, Sonkin

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Where is the Nockin family from?

You can see how Nockin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nockin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nockin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Nockin families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nockin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nockin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Nockin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nockin 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Nockin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nockin. For the veterans among your Nockin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nockin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Nockin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nockin in 1965 was 82, and 100 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nockin 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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