Vocu Genealogy and Vocu Family History Information

This family surname was assumed upon immigration to The United States from Czechoslovakia, previous name unknown as of March, 2023. All American families with this name are descended from Josef and Anna (Malecek) Vocu. The story goes there was a fire that destroyed all documents before fleeing the country under political asylum. It is believed the family is Romani Gypsy based on physical location, time period of immigration (historical happenings in Czechoslovakia at the time), and the patterns of western movement across North America. At least one of John & Anna’s children settled in Pine Ridge South Dakota and married into Oglala Lakota Oyate. The majority of Vocu family members in the US remain in South Dakota and are enrolled members of the Lakota nation. Other children settled in the magic and treasure valley areas of Idaho (Twin Falls & Boise).