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Sox Family History

Sox Surname Meaning

Variant of Socks.

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


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Where is the Sox family from?

You can see how Sox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sox families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sox families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sox's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sox families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sox. 21% of Sox men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Sox women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sox were Carpenter and School Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • School Teacher
    10%

What Sox family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sox 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Sox. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Sox. For the veterans among your Sox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sox lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sox in 1943 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sox

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sox 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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