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Mox Name Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname possibly Max .

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


Similar surnames: Mol, Box, Moy, Fox, Goy, Mon, Mok, Hoy, Low, Max

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Where is the Mox family from?

You can see how Mox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Mox families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mox's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mox families in 1880.
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What did your Mox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mox. 32% of Mox men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mox women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mox were Farm Terrant and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Terrant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mox 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Mox. 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 538 military records available for the last name Mox. For the veterans among your Mox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mox lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mox in 1955 was 36, and 84 in 2004.

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