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Origins of the Hancocks surname

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Where do most Hancockses live?

In 1921, most Hancockses lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Hancockses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,650 records for the Hancocks surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Hancockses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hancocks first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Hancockses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hancockses in 1921
Dressmaker

19

General Servant Domestic

14

Living On Own Means

14

House Servant

10

Charwoman

9

Common Male occupations for Hancockses in 1921
Coal Miner

31

General Labourer

28

Agricultural Labourer

20

Blacksmith

19

Bricklayer

15

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