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Hecocks Family History

Hecocks 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, Jacocks, Hescock, Cocks, Cocke, Heck, Hock, Aycock, Peacock

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Where is the Hecocks family from?

You can see how Hecocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecocks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hecocks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hecocks family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hecocks's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Hecocks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hecocks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Hecocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecocks 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hecocks. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hecocks. For the veterans among your Hecocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecocks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hecocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hecocks in 1967 was 79, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hecocks 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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