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Gecox Family History

Gecox 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: Hecox, Gero, Cox, Gelo, Greco, Gerou, Geno, Geron, Gerow, Decoux

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Where is the Gecox family from?

You can see how Gecox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gecox family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gecox families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Gecox families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gecox's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Gecox families in 1880.
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What did your Gecox ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gecox ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gecox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecox 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gecox. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gecox. For the veterans among your Gecox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gecox lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Gecox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gecox in 1976 was 62, and 73 in 2000.

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