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Sox Family History

Sox Name Meaning

Variant of Socks .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pax, Soo, Som, Six, Sow, So, Son, Mox, Yox, Sol

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Where is the Sox family from?

You can see how Sox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sox families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Sox families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sox's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sox. 100% of Sox women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sox census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 687 immigration records available for the last name Sox. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17,000 military records available for the last name Sox. For the veterans among your Sox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sox lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sox in 1943 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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