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Wocks Family History

Wocks 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: Socks, Rocks, Wicks, Locks, Works, Cocks, Cocke, Lock, Rock, Mock

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Where is the Wocks family from?

You can see how Wocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wocks family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wocks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Wocks family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wocks's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wocks families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wocks 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 Wocks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wocks. 100% of Wocks men 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Wocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wocks 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Wocks. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wocks. For the veterans among your Wocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wocks lifespan?

Average Wocks life expectancy in 1965 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wocks 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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