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Foox Family History

Foox Name 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: Fox, Foor, Foos, Foot, Foxx, Foo, Hook, Hood, Ford, Rook

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Where is the Foox family from?

You can see how Foox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foox family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Foox families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Foox's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Foox families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foox ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Foox ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Foox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foox 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Foox. 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 11 military records available for the last name Foox. For the veterans among your Foox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foox lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Foox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Foox in 1984 was 72, and 102 in 1999.

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