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Hnox Family History

Hnox 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: Knox, Hook, Hood, Fox, Noe, Ho, Box, No, Hoy, Hoop

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Where is the Hnox family from?

You can see how Hnox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hnox family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hnox families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Hnox families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hnox's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hnox families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Hnox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hnox 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hnox. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hnox. For the veterans among your Hnox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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