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Maycox Family History

Maycox 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: Jaycox, Haycox, Aycox, Mayor, Macon, Marcoux, Manco, Marcon, Maynor

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Where is the Maycox family from?

You can see how Maycox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maycox family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maycox families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Maycox families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maycox's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maycox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maycox 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 Maycox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maycox. 100% of Maycox men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Maycox 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Maycox family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Maycox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maycox 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Maycox. 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 93 military records available for the last name Maycox. For the veterans among your Maycox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maycox lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Maycox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maycox in 1943 was 38, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maycox 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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