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Lox Family History

Lox Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Low, Fox, Loy, Box, Lou, Lax, Cox, Mox, Loo, Lo

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Where is the Lox family from?

You can see how Lox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lox families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lox's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Lox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lox. 82% of Lox 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
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lox 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Lox. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lox. For the veterans among your Lox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lox lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lox in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lox

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lox ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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