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Hockings Family History

Hockings Surname Meaning

see Hockins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hockings family from?

You can see how Hockings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hockings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Hockings families living in Devon. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hockings's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hockings families in 1891.
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What did your Hockings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hockings. 34% of Hockings men worked as a Fisherman and 84% of Hockings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hockings were Old Age Pensioner and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Shipwright
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    5%
  • Boot Shoe Shop Assista
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Hockings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hockings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockings 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Hockings. 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 396 military records available for the last name Hockings. For the veterans among your Hockings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockings lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hockings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hockings in 1965 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockings 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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