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Hencock Family History

Hencock Name 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: Hancock, Heacock, Hescock, Peacock, Henrick, Haycock, Pincock

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Where is the Hencock family from?

You can see how Hencock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hencock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hencock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Hencock families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hencock's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hencock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hencock 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 Hencock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hencock. 18% of Hencock men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Hencock women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hencock were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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What Hencock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hencock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hencock 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Hencock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Hencock. For the veterans among your Hencock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hencock lifespan?

Average Hencock life expectancy in 2001 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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