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Jacox Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Jaycox .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jacoby, Jax, Jagoe, Jago, Jacka, Jacob, Jacobe, Hecox, Jaycox, Mayol

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Where is the Jacox family from?

You can see how Jacox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacox family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 26 Jacox families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Jacox's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jacox families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jacox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacox. 22% of Jacox men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Jacox women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jacox were Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jacox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacox 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Jacox. 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 612 military records available for the last name Jacox. For the veterans among your Jacox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacox lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jacox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jacox in 1954 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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