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Adcox Family History

Adcox Name Meaning

English: derivative of Adcock. Compare Cox.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Aycox, Falcon, Acock, Varcoe, Alcock, Adcock, Cox, Hecox, Maddox

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Where is the Adcox family from?

You can see how Adcox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adcox family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Adcox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Adcox family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Adcox's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Adcox families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adcox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Adcox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adcox. 35% of Adcox men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Adcox women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adcox were Miner and Laundress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Laundress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Adcox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adcox 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Adcox. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Adcox. For the veterans among your Adcox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adcox lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Adcox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Adcox in 1954 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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