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Nocka Family History

Nocka 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: Nock, Noska, Cocke, Lock, Rock, Mock, Hock, Dock, Tock, Bock

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Where is the Nocka family from?

You can see how Nocka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nocka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nocka family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nocka's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nocka families in 1920.
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What did your Nocka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Nocka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nocka 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Nocka. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nocka. For the veterans among your Nocka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nocka lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Nocka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nocka in 1973 was 75, and 68 in 1997.

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