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Rox Family History

Rox Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Rocks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rox family from?

You can see how Rox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Rox families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rox's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rox families in 1891.
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What did your Rox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rox. 88% of Rox 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
    88%
  • Cook
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rox 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Rox. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rox. For the veterans among your Rox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rox lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rox in 1960 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rox 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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