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Hathcock Name Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Heathcock .

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


Similar surnames: Haithcock, Heathcock, Harthcock, Hadcock, Hescock, Heathcott, Heacock

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Where is the Hathcock family from?

You can see how Hathcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hathcock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hathcock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Hathcock families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hathcock's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hathcock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hathcock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hathcock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hathcock. 27% of Hathcock men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Hathcock women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hathcock were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hathcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hathcock 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Hathcock. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hathcock. For the veterans among your Hathcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hathcock lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hathcock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hathcock in 1944 was 23, and 71 in 2004.

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