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Hancox Family History

Hancox Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hancock with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Hancox family from?

You can see how Hancox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hancox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hancox families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Hancox families living in Manitoba. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hancox's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hancox families in 1911.
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What did your Hancox ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hancox. 37% of Hancox men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Plasterer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Hancox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hancox 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hancox. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hancox. For the veterans among your Hancox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hancox lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hancox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hancox in 1949 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hancox 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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