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Jock Name Meaning

German (also Jöck): from a short form of the personal name Jakob .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jack, Rock, Hock, Tock, Mock, Vock, Sock, Nock, Dock, Tuck

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Where is the Jock family from?

You can see how Jock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Jock families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jock's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jock families in 1840.
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What did your Jock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jock. 31% of Jock men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Jock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jock were Farm Hand and Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Seamstress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jock 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Jock. 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 876 military records available for the last name Jock. For the veterans among your Jock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jock lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jock in 1956 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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