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Yox Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Jacks a variant of Jack .

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


Similar surnames: Fox, Yoe, Yax, Yob, You, Yohe, Yost, Yock, Loy, Pax

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Where is the Yox family from?

You can see how Yox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Yox families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Yox's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Yox families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yox. 19% of Yox men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yox women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yox 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Yox. 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 368 military records available for the last name Yox. For the veterans among your Yox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yox lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yox in 1963 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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