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Hiscock Name Meaning

English: variant of Hitchcock .

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


Similar surnames: Pidcock, Haycock, Pitcock, Hitchcock, Hescock, Aycock, Maycock

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Where is the Hiscock family from?

You can see how Hiscock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiscock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiscock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 41 Hiscock families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hiscock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hiscock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiscock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiscock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hiscock. 30% of Hiscock men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hiscock women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiscock were Miner and Nurse. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Baker
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Hiscock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiscock 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Hiscock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Hiscock. For the veterans among your Hiscock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiscock lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hiscock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hiscock in 1944 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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