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Hancook Family History

Hancook 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, Haycook, Haycock, Hancox, Hadcock, Hook, Cook, Haywood

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Where is the Hancook family from?

You can see how Hancook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hancook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hancook families living in Dorset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hancook's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Hancook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hancook 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 Hancook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hancook. 100% of Hancook 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 Hancook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Hancook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancook 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Hancook. 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 145 military records available for the last name Hancook. For the veterans among your Hancook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancook lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hancook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hancook in 1967 was 59, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hancook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hancook 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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