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Cocek Family History

Cocek Name 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: Bocek, Cocke, Lock, Cleek, Rock, Mock, Cover, Cook, Comer, Cole

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Where is the Cocek family from?

You can see how Cocek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cocek families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Cocek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cocek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cocek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cocek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Cocek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocek 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Cocek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Cocek. For the veterans among your Cocek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Cocek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cocek in 1972 was 90, and 89 in 2004.

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