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Willox Family History

Willox Name Meaning

see Willocks .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Willow, Willcox, Wilcox, Dillon, Will, Wilton, Willey, Willock

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Where is the Willox family from?

You can see how Willox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willox families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Willox family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Willox's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Willox families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willox. 41% of Willox men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Willox women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willox were Owner and Waitress. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Willox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willox 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Willox. 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 692 military records available for the last name Willox. For the veterans among your Willox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willox lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Willox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Willox in 1965 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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