Hickcox History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the name Hickcox date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in Huntingdonshire. The name could also have been a baptismal name derived as the son of Richard. Early Origins of the Hickcox familyThe surname Hickcox was first found in Gloucestershire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Hickcox familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hickcox research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hickcox History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hickcox Spelling VariationsHickcox has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Hickcox have been found, including Hicock, Hichcoke, Hickox, Hickhock, Hickhocke and many more. Early Notables of the Hickcox familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hickcox Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Hickcoxs to arrive on North American shores: Hickcox Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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