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Origins of the Hockley surname

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Where do most Hockleys live?

In 1921, most Hockleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hockleys

How common is your surname?

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We have 16,200 records for the Hockley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Hockleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hockley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Hockleys

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

Common Female occupations for Hockleys in 1921
General Servant Domestic

66

Laundress

60

Dressmaker

55

Domestic Servant

47

General Servant

42

Common Male occupations for Hockleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

159

General Labourer

103

Bricklayer

60

Gardener

44

Carpenter

37

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