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Tox Family History

Tox 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, To, Box, Top, Toy, Cox, Tax, Mox, Toh, Tom

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Where is the Tox family from?

You can see how Tox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Tox families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tox's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tox families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tox 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 Tox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tox. 19% of Tox men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Tox women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tox were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tox 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Tox. 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 597 military records available for the last name Tox. For the veterans among your Tox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tox lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Tox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tox in 1964 was 82, and 87 in 1996.

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