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Wox Family History

Wox 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: Fox, Box, Won, Cox, Wax, Mox, Woo, Wos, Yox, Wix

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Where is the Wox family from?

You can see how Wox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wox family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wox family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wox's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wox 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 Wox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wox. 80% of Wox 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
    80%
  • Cook Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Wox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wox 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wox. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wox. For the veterans among your Wox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wox lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Wox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wox in 1986 was 91, and 96 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wox

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wox 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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