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Hocson Family History

Hocson 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: Hobson, Hodson, Howson, Holson, Hopson, Holton, Holston, Hasson

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Where is the Hocson family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocson 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 Hocson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pump Tender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hocson. 100% of Hocson men worked as a Pump Tender.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pump Tender
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Hocson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hocson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hocson. For the veterans among your Hocson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Hocson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hocson in 1972 was 82, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hocson 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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