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Focke Name Meaning

North German East Frisian and Dutch: from the ancient Germanic personal name Folco a pet form of various names beginning with Folc- or Volk-; cognate with Foulk . English (of Norman origin): variant of Foulk . See also Foulks .

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


Similar surnames: Cocke, Hacke, Rock, Eicke, Hock, Ficker, Fick, Locke, Docken, Ficke

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Where is the Focke family from?

You can see how Focke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Focke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Focke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Focke families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Focke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Focke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Focke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Focke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Focke. 33% of Focke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Focke women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Focke were Packer and 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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Packer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Clerical
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Focke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Focke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Focke. 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 Focke. For the veterans among your Focke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Focke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Focke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Focke in 1956 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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