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Kocak Family History

Kocak Name Meaning

Turkish (Koçak): ornamental name or nickname from koçak ‘brave’ also ‘generous’. Slovak (mainly Kocák): unexplained. Rusyn (from Slovakia; mainly Kocák): patronymic from Koco a pet form of a personal name beginning with Ko- or containing the syllable ko.

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


Similar surnames: Kosak, Kobak, Kozak, Kolak, Koca, Kocik, Kock, Korsak, Kanak, Bodak

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Where is the Kocak family from?

You can see how Kocak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kocak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Kocak families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kocak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kocak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kocak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kocak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kocak. 46% of Kocak men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kocak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kocak were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Stitcher
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kocak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocak 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Kocak. 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 469 military records available for the last name Kocak. For the veterans among your Kocak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kocak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kocak in 1951 was 33, and 87 in 2004.

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