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Hockett Family History

Hockett Surname Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Hoket apparently a diminutive (Hocc-et) of Old English Hocca; see Hock 7.

variant of Hoggett itself either a variant of Hoggard or a diminutive of Hogge a Middle English pet form of Roger.

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


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Where is the Hockett family from?

You can see how Hockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hockett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 61 Hockett families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hockett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hockett families in 1891.
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What did your Hockett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hockett. 100% of Hockett men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Hockett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • None
    3%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Hockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockett 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Hockett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hockett. For the veterans among your Hockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockett lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hockett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hockett in 1950 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockett 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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