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Waddox Family History

Waddox Surname 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: Maddox, Haddox, Haddon, Haddow, Wadlow, Waldo, Waddle, Waddel

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Where is the Waddox family from?

You can see how Waddox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waddox family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waddox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Waddox family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Waddox's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Waddox families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waddox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Waddox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waddox 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Waddox. 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 20 military records available for the last name Waddox. For the veterans among your Waddox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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