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Hocott Family History

Hocott 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: Hocutt, Cott, Escott, Alcott, Hott, Wolcott, Scott, Hoots, Hockett

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Where is the Hocott family from?

You can see how Hocott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hocott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hocott families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hocott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hocott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocott 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 Hocott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hocott. 25% of Hocott men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Hocott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Hocott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocott 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hocott. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hocott. For the veterans among your Hocott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocott lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hocott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hocott in 1960 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hocott 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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