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Jaycox Family History

Jaycox Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from a pet form of Jack

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


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Where is the Jaycox family from?

You can see how Jaycox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaycox family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaycox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Jaycox families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jaycox's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jaycox families in 1840.
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What did your Jaycox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaycox. 20% of Jaycox men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Jaycox women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaycox were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Saleslady
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jaycox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaycox 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Jaycox. 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 Jaycox. For the veterans among your Jaycox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaycox lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Jaycox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jaycox in 1949 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaycox 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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