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Mok Name Meaning

Korean: there is only one Chinese character for the Mok surname, which was much more common in the past than it is today. Many members of the Sach’on Mok clan held prominent government positions in the Koryo period (ad 918–1392) and the subsequent Choson period. The clan’s founding ancestor, Mok Hyo-gi, was a Koryo general. Chinese : variant of Mo 1. Dutch: variant of Mock 3. Hungarian (Mók): from the secular personal name Mók, probably a pet form of Mózes, Hungarian form of Moises.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sok, Mak, Mo, Mon, Mou, Moy, Mock, Lok, Tak, Fok

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Mok Family Origin

Where is the Mok family from?

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You can see how Mok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mok family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mok families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mok families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mok's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Mok families in 1891.
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Mok Family Occupations

What did your Mok ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Mok family was Teamster. Barber, Cigar Maker and Tailor were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Mok. The most common Mok occupation in the USA was Barber. 20% of Mok's were Barbers.

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  • Barber

    20%

  • Cigar Maker

    20%

  • Tailor

    20%

  • Teamster

    20%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mok ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Mok Historical Records

What Mok family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mok census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mok. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mok. For the veterans among your Mok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mok Life Expectancy

What is the average Mok lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mok in 1960 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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