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Heathcock Family History

Heathcock Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire and Staffordshire): nickname from Middle English hethcok ‘heathcock black grouse’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heathcock family from?

You can see how Heathcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heathcock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heathcock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 176 Heathcock families living in Worcestershire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Heathcock's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Heathcock families in 1891.
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What did your Heathcock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heathcock. 43% of Heathcock men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 87% of Heathcock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heathcock were General Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    43%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Heathcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heathcock 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Heathcock. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heathcock. For the veterans among your Heathcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heathcock lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Heathcock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Heathcock in 1948 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heathcock 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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