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Hescock Name Meaning

English: variant of Hiscock .

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


Similar surnames: Heacock, Hadcock, Leacock, Hiscock, Wedlock, Hurlock, Lacock, Pennock

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Where is the Hescock family from?

You can see how Hescock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hescock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hescock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 30 Hescock families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hescock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hescock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hescock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hescock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hescock. 32% of Hescock men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Hescock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hescock were Salesman and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hescock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hescock 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Hescock. 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 451 military records available for the last name Hescock. For the veterans among your Hescock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hescock lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hescock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hescock in 1952 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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