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Colcock Family History

Colcock Surname 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: Pollock, Alcock, Colbeck, Colcord, Bocock, Wilcock, Collick, Kollock

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Where is the Colcock family from?

You can see how Colcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colcock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colcock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Colcock families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Colcock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colcock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colcock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colcock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colcock. 100% of Colcock men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Colcock women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Colcock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colcock 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Colcock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 475 military records available for the last name Colcock. For the veterans among your Colcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colcock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Colcock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Colcock in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colcock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colcock ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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