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Meddox Family History

Meddox 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, Seddon, Leddon, Reddix, Meadow, Beddow, Maddix, Maddex

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Where is the Meddox family from?

You can see how Meddox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddox family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meddox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meddox family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Meddox's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Meddox families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Meddox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddox 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Meddox. 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 12 military records available for the last name Meddox. For the veterans among your Meddox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meddox lifespan?

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