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Origins of the Bocock surname

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Where do most Bococks live?

In 1921, most Bococks lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bococks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,780 records for the Bocock surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bococks most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bocock first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bococks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bococks in 1921
Cotton Weaver

20

Dressmaker

20

Dress Maker

9

Farmer

8

Domestic Servant

7

Common Male occupations for Bococks in 1921
Farmer

33

Butcher

28

Agricultural Labourer

27

Stone Mason

19

Farm Labourer

18

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