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Shocke Family History

Shocke 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: Shock, Stocke, Shockey, Cocke, Stock, Hock, Shore, Shockley, Socks

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Where is the Shocke family from?

You can see how Shocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shocke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shocke families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shocke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shocke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shocke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shocke ancestors do for a living?

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

What Shocke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Shocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shocke 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Shocke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shocke. For the veterans among your Shocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shocke lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Shocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shocke in 1988 was 70, and 82 in 1999.

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