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Madox Family History

Madox 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: Maddox, Mao, Max, Major, Madan, Mayor, Malon, Mato, Mader, Makos

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Where is the Madox family from?

You can see how Madox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madox family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Madox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Madox families living in Georgia. This was about 16% of all the recorded Madox's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Madox families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madox 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 Madox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madox. 62% of Madox men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Madox women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madox were Farmer and Laundress. .

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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
    62%
  • Farmer
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Laundress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Madox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madox 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Madox. 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 412 military records available for the last name Madox. For the veterans among your Madox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madox lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Madox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Madox in 1964 was 67, and 38 in 2004.

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