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Boxdell Family History

Boxdell Surname 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: Bodell, Boxell, Boxwell, Boswell, Bothell, Odell, Bonwell, Cordell

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Where is the Boxdell family from?

You can see how Boxdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxdell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boxdell family living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boxdell's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Boxdell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Boxdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxdell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boxdell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Boxdell. For the veterans among your Boxdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boxdell

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