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Hox Family History

Hox 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, Ho, Box, Hoy, Hoo, Hoe, Cox, Mox, Hou, Houx

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Where is the Hox family from?

You can see how Hox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hox families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hox's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hox 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 Hox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hox. 100% of Hox 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Hox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hox 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Hox. 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 331 military records available for the last name Hox. For the veterans among your Hox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hox lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Hox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hox in 1977 was 70, and 56 in 2000.

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