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Gwocock Family History

Gwocock 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: Bocock, Pocock, Woodcock, Glock, Aycock, Womack, Peacock, Hancock

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Where is the Gwocock family from?

You can see how Gwocock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwocock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gwocock family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwocock's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Gwocock families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gwocock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwocock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gwocock. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gwocock. For the veterans among your Gwocock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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