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Willox Family History

Willox Surname Meaning

see Willocks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Willox family from?

You can see how Willox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willox families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 25 Willox families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Willox's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willox families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willox 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 Willox ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Willox family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Willox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willox 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Willox. 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 692 military records available for the last name Willox. For the veterans among your Willox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willox lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Willox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Willox in 1965 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willox 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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