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Hecock Family History

Hecock 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: Heacock, Hescock, Heck, Hock, Aycock, Peacock, Hancock, Alcock

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Where is the Hecock family from?

You can see how Hecock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hecock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hecock families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hecock's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hecock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hecock 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 Hecock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hecock. 72% of Hecock men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hecock women worked as a Maid.

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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
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hecock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hecock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecock 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hecock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 357 military records available for the last name Hecock. For the veterans among your Hecock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hecock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hecock in 1963 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hecock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hecock 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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