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Highcock Family History

Highcock Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Haycock.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Highcock family from?

You can see how Highcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highcock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Highcock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Highcock families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Highcock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Highcock families in 1891.
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What did your Highcock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Highcock. 50% of Highcock men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Highcock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Highcock were Railway Signalman and Unp Dom Dut.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Glass Cutter
    25%
  • Railway Signalman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Unp Dom Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Highcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highcock 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Highcock. 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 127 military records available for the last name Highcock. For the veterans among your Highcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highcock lifespan?

Average Highcock life expectancy in 1992 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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