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Woodcox Family History

Woodcox Surname Meaning

English: variant of Woodcock.

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


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Where is the Woodcox family from?

You can see how Woodcox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodcox family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodcox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Woodcox families living in Shropshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Woodcox's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Woodcox families in 1891.
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What did your Woodcox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodcox. 30% of Woodcox men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Woodcox women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodcox were Clerk and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    36%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woodcox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodcox 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Woodcox. 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 329 military records available for the last name Woodcox. For the veterans among your Woodcox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodcox lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Woodcox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Woodcox in 1950 was 31, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodcox 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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