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Dox Family History

Dox Name 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, Don, Box, Doe, Dax, Dux, Doi, Cox, Dow, Mox

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Where is the Dox family from?

You can see how Dox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Dox families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dox's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dox 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 Dox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dox. 100% of Dox 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dox 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Dox. 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 903 military records available for the last name Dox. For the veterans among your Dox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dox lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dox in 1962 was 84, and 102 in 2004.

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