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Nocek Family History

Nocek 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: Nock, Bocek, Noce, Nosek, Noe, Lock, Nolen, Rock, Mock, Nice

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Where is the Nocek family from?

You can see how Nocek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nocek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nocek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nocek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Nocek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nocek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nocek 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 Nocek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nocek. 43% of Nocek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nocek women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nocek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Nocek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nocek 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Nocek. 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 80 military records available for the last name Nocek. For the veterans among your Nocek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nocek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nocek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nocek in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nocek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nocek 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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