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Hockins Family History

Hockins Surname Meaning

variant of Hockin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hockins family from?

You can see how Hockins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hockins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hockins families living in Durham. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hockins's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hockins families in 1891.
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What did your Hockins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hockins. 71% of Hockins 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
    71%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Cook
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hockins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockins 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Hockins. 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 459 military records available for the last name Hockins. For the veterans among your Hockins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hockins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hockins in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockins 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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