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Coxes Family History

Coxes 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: Comes, Copes, Cones, Coxe, Coxen, Coxey, Coles, Moses, Cover, Toles

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Where is the Coxes family from?

You can see how Coxes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coxes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Coxes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Coxes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Coxes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Coxes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coxes 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 90 census records available for the last name Coxes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coxes 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Coxes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Coxes. For the veterans among your Coxes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coxes lifespan?

Average Coxes life expectancy in 1982 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coxes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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