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Maddox Family History

Maddox Surname Meaning

English (of Welsh origin): from the Welsh personal name Madog (see Maddock). Variant of Maddocks.

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


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Where is the Maddox family from?

You can see how Maddox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 232 Maddox families living in Lancashire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Maddox's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maddox families in 1891.
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What did your Maddox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maddox. 14% of Maddox men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Maddox women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maddox were Retired and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

What Maddox family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138,000 census records available for the last name Maddox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddox 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 44,000 immigration records available for the last name Maddox. 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 31,000 military records available for the last name Maddox. For the veterans among your Maddox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddox lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Maddox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maddox in 1940 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maddox 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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