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Hancocke Family History

Hancocke 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: Hancock, Haycock, Hadcock, Cocke, Haddock, Aycock, Hance, Hanke

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Where is the Hancocke family from?

You can see how Hancocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancocke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hancocke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hancocke families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hancocke's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Hancocke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hancocke 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 Hancocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hancocke. 100% of Hancocke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hancocke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Hancocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancocke 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hancocke. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hancocke. For the veterans among your Hancocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancocke lifespan?

Average Hancocke life expectancy in 1976 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hancocke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hancocke 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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