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Hiscok Family History

Hiscok Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hiscox, Hiscock, Hick, Visco, Biscoe, Cisco, Sisco, Hickok, Hinck

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Where is the Hiscok family from?

You can see how Hiscok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiscok family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hiscok families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hiscok families living in Somerset. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hiscok's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hiscok families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiscok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Hiscok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiscok 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hiscok. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hiscok. For the veterans among your Hiscok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiscok lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Hiscok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hiscok in 1986 was 79, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiscok 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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