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Hocumb Family History

Hocumb 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: Holub, Holcomb, Holum, Hoium, Hocutt, Hodum, Yocum, Slocumb, House

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Where is the Hocumb family from?

You can see how Hocumb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocumb family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hocumb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hocumb families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hocumb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hocumb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocumb 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 139 census records available for the last name Hocumb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocumb 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hocumb. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hocumb. For the veterans among your Hocumb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocumb lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Hocumb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hocumb in 1969 was 92, and 86 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hocumb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hocumb 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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