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Pox Family History

Pox 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, Pol, Po, Cox, Mox, Pax, Poh, Poe, Pou

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Where is the Pox family from?

You can see how Pox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pox family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pox families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pox's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pox families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pox 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 Pox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pox. 34% of Pox men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pox women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pox were Proprietor and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pox 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Pox. 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 80 military records available for the last name Pox. For the veterans among your Pox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pox lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Pox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pox in 1969 was 53, and 45 in 1982.

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