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Hedcock Family History

Hedcock 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: Heacock, Hescock, Hadcock, Haddock, Shedlock, Peacock, Hancock

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Where is the Hedcock family from?

You can see how Hedcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedcock family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hedcock families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedcock's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hedcock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedcock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hedcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedcock 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hedcock. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hedcock. For the veterans among your Hedcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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