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Hannock Family History

Hannock 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, Haddock, Charnock, Hannon, Chinnock, Warnock, Hanno, Hamrock

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Where is the Hannock family from?

You can see how Hannock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hannock families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hannock's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Hannock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannock 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 Hannock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannock. 21% of Hannock men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Hannock women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannock were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

What Hannock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hannock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannock 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Hannock. 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 920 military records available for the last name Hannock. For the veterans among your Hannock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hannock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hannock in 1963 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hannock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannock 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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