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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
- Abigail Lucinda Hancock -- --, 1864 April 12, 1889 Utah
- Emma Hancock -- --, 1844 July 17, 1898
- Jane Hancock -- --, 1702 December 0, 1745 New Jersey
- Edward Hancock -- --, 1891 June 6, 1937 Arkansas
- Olivia Hancock -- --, 1813 July 2, 1877 Virginia
Hancock Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Amelia Jane Hancock -- --, 1840 December 0, 1868 Tennessee
- Joseph Hancock -- --, 1756 May 1, 1809 Massachusetts
- Keziah Hancock -- --, 1808 December 0, 1870 Virginia
- John Robert Hancock -- --, 1893 March 14, 1966
- Bertha Ann Hancock -- --, 1905 January 4, 1990
