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Hocutt Name Meaning

English: variant of Howcutt possibly a variant of Hockett . In North America this surname is found mainly in NC.

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


Similar surnames: Howitt, Hutt, Routt, Norcutt, Aucutt, Howett, Honeycutt, Bowcutt

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Where is the Hocutt family from?

You can see how Hocutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocutt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hocutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hocutt family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hocutt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hocutt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hocutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hocutt. 36% of Hocutt men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hocutt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hocutt were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hocutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocutt 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Hocutt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hocutt. For the veterans among your Hocutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocutt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hocutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hocutt in 1958 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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