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Wocking Family History

Wocking 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: Hocking, Cocking, Working, Wolking, Bicking, Hacking, Dockins

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Where is the Wocking family from?

You can see how Wocking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wocking family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wocking families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Wocking family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Wocking's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wocking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wocking surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wocking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wocking 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wocking. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wocking. For the veterans among your Wocking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wocking lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Wocking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wocking in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wocking 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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