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Hecox Family History

Hecox Surname Meaning

English: perhaps an altered form of Hickox but see also Heacox.

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


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Where is the Hecox family from?

You can see how Hecox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hecox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hecox families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hecox's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hecox families in 1891.
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What did your Hecox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hecox. 31% of Hecox men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hecox women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hecox were Accountant and Nurse.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Accountant
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Nurse
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hecox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecox 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Hecox. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hecox. For the veterans among your Hecox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecox lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hecox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hecox in 1946 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hecox 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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