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Origin of Cox Total Records: 3  Origin of Cox, Meaning of Cox Origin: The first person believed to be known as Cox was a man that served under William the Conqueror 1066. His name was Walter de Chilworth. He reminded his friends of a rooster because of the way he fought in battle so they nicknamed him Walter le Cock, which means Walter the Cock and they called his children little Cocks. Supposedly all Cox's have Walter as a common ancestor and all variations of the spellings are supposed to mean on and the same. Surnames: Cox Submitted by: Theresa Cox Origin of Cox, Meaning of Cox Origin: Lillie Lela Cox born in Neb Married John W Sharrock Would like imfo on Lellie Surnames: Cox Submitted by: Anna Sharrock Origin of Cox, Meaning of Cox Origin: Looking for info about grandfather and beyond. Name Charles Philip Cox born in Humbolt KS about 1885. Surnames: Cox Submitted by: 11/21/2009 11:05 PM Page 1 of 1

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