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Hancock Family History
Hancock Genealogy & Family TreeHancock is an English name from Yorkshire, England. It comes from Hann, a nickname for John, and means "son of John," a Hebrew given name that means "God is gracious." The earliest known ancestor--Thomas Hancoc--was recorded in 1274. The family motto is Vigilate et orate which means "Watch and pray."
Other spellings include "Hancox," "Hancocks," "Hancocke," and "Handcock." Notable people with the surname include American jazz musician Herbie Hancock, English actress Sheila Hancock (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, 3 Men and a Little Lady, Love and Death on Long Island), and American baseball player Josh Hancock (Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds). The first Hancock to come to America was Nicholas Hancock in Virginia in 1607.
Hancock Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Glenna Edith Hancock (Hancock) -- --, 1918 December 0, 1997 Tennessee
- Stephen Hancock -- --, 1744 September 27, 1827 Missouri
- Lewis Rev. Ramey Hancock -- --, 1815 May 25, 1869
- Mary Catherine Hancock -- --, 1850 Ohio
- George Hancock -- --, 1820 Ohio
Hancock Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Florence Augusta Hancock -- --, 1885 December 0, 1950
- James Franklin Hancock -- --, 1886 February 5, 1948 Texas
- Henry H. Hancock -- --, 1820 September 17, 1862
- Robert Earl Hancock -- --, 1896 December 8, 1987 Texas
- Wilburn Julius Hancock -- --, 1902 October 13, 1960 Texas
