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Gox Family History

Gox 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, Box, Goy, Cox, Go, Mox, Gow, Goh, Yox, Goe

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Where is the Gox family from?

You can see how Gox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gox family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gox family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gox's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gox families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gox. 100% of Gox 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 400 census records available for the last name Gox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gox 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gox. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gox. For the veterans among your Gox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gox lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Gox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gox in 1967 was 77, and 65 in 1981.

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