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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
- Mary Hancock -- --, 1611 June 22, 1654
- Thomas Elmis Hancock -- --, 1550 April 18, 1626
- William Hancock -- --, 1742 May 21, 1778 Virginia
- Anna Hancock -- --, 1756 May 1, 1809 Massachusetts Bay Colony
Hancock Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Jane Hancock -- --, 1598 February 24, 1637
- Amelia Maria Hancock -- --, 1855 September 6, 1900
- John Hancock -- --, 1785 December 0, 1854 Virginia
- Benjamin F Hancock -- --, 1852 December 0, 1930 Virginia
- Simone Thomas Hancock -- --, 1877 July 12, 1947 Virginia
