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Origins of the Hockaday surname

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About the Hockadays

We have a total number of 4825 records for people with the last name Hockaday.

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Where do most Hockadays live?

In 1921, most Hockadays lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Hockadays

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We have 4,250 records for the Hockaday surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Hockadays most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hockaday first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hockadays

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

Common Female occupations for Hockadays in 1921
Dressmaker

33

General Servant Domestic

14

Charwoman

10

Dress Maker

10

Domestic Servant

9

Common Male occupations for Hockadays in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

22

Iron Ore Miner

21

Carpenter

18

Coal Miner

14

Copper Miner

13

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