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Hockenhull Family History

Hockenhull Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Hockenhull (Cheshire) named in Old English as ‘Hoc(c)a's hill’ a compound of the personal name Hoc(c)a (in the genitive singular form Hoc(c)an) + hyll

Middle English hill hull ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Hockenhull family from?

You can see how Hockenhull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockenhull family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockenhull families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 168 Hockenhull families living in Cheshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hockenhull's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hockenhull families in 1891.
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What did your Hockenhull ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hockenhull. 31% of Hockenhull men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 82% of Hockenhull women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hockenhull were Wire Works Labourer and Farmers Wife.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Wire Works Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Farmers Wife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hockenhull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockenhull 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Hockenhull. 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 427 military records available for the last name Hockenhull. For the veterans among your Hockenhull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockenhull lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hockenhull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hockenhull in 1964 was 84, and 90 in 2004.

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