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Madox Family History

Madox 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: Maddox, Mao, Max, Major, Madan, Mayor, Malon, Mato, Mader, Makos

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Where is the Madox family from?

You can see how Madox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madox family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Madox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Madox families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Madox's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Madox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madox 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 Madox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Madox. 100% of Madox 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Madox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madox 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Madox. 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 412 military records available for the last name Madox. For the veterans among your Madox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madox lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Madox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Madox in 1964 was 67, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madox

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madox 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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