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Paddox Family History

Paddox 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, Haddox, Paddock, Pardon, Pardo, Haddon, Pando, Padron, Haddow

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Where is the Paddox family from?

You can see how Paddox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paddox family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Paddox families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Paddox families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paddox's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Paddox families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paddox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Paddox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paddox 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Paddox. 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 11 military records available for the last name Paddox. For the veterans among your Paddox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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