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Wocker Family History

Wocker 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: Rocker, Cocker, Wicker, Locker, Ocker, Hocker, Wecker, Wacker, Bocker

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Where is the Wocker family from?

You can see how Wocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wocker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wocker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Wocker families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wocker's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Wocker families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wocker 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 Wocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wocker. 43% of Wocker men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Wocker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Wocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wocker 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Wocker. 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 133 military records available for the last name Wocker. For the veterans among your Wocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wocker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wocker in 1966 was 77, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wocker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wocker 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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