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Origins of the Maddox surname

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About the Maddoxs

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Where do most Maddoxs live?

In 1921, most Maddoxs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Maddoxs

How common is your surname?

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We have 16,800 records for the Maddox surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Maddoxs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Maddox first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Maddoxs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Maddoxs in 1921
Dressmaker

81

House Servant

56

Laundress

49

General Servant Domestic

33

General Servant

31

Common Male occupations for Maddoxs in 1921
Farm Hands

111

Agricultural Labourer

94

Coal Miner

84

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

74

General Labourer

69

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