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Laycox Family History

Laycox 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: Jaycox, Haycox, Aycox, Layton, Laycock, Larcom, Lacoy, Lasco, Lacoe

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Where is the Laycox family from?

You can see how Laycox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laycox family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laycox families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Laycox families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Laycox's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Laycox families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laycox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laycox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laycox. 100% of Laycox men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Laycox women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Laycox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laycox 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Laycox. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 248 military records available for the last name Laycox. For the veterans among your Laycox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laycox lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Laycox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Laycox in 1956 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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