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Hocomb Family History

Hocomb 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: Holcomb, Acomb, Colomb, Mccomb, Golomb, Halcomb, Comb, Holcombe

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Where is the Hocomb family from?

You can see how Hocomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocomb family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hocomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hocomb families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hocomb's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hocomb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocomb 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 405 census records available for the last name Hocomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocomb 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hocomb. 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 47 military records available for the last name Hocomb. For the veterans among your Hocomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocomb lifespan?

Average Hocomb life expectancy in 1987 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hocomb 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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