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Johncox Family History

Johncox Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Johncock with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s from the personal name Johncock a diminutive of John with the Middle English suffix -cok.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Johncox family from?

You can see how Johncox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johncox family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Johncox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Johncox families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Johncox's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Johncox families in 1911.
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What did your Johncox ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Johncox. 100% of Johncox men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Johncox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johncox 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Johncox. 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 295 military records available for the last name Johncox. For the veterans among your Johncox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johncox lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Johncox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Johncox in 1953 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johncox 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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