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Boxdorfer Family History

Boxdorfer 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: Boxberger, Arndorfer, Boozer, Dormer, Bodner, Bockover, Borner

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Where is the Boxdorfer family from?

You can see how Boxdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxdorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boxdorfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Boxdorfer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Boxdorfer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boxdorfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxdorfer 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 Boxdorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boxdorfer. 32% of Boxdorfer men worked as a Shoe Worker and 50% of Boxdorfer women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boxdorfer were Salesman and Farm Wife.

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Help
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Farm Wife
    50%

What Boxdorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Boxdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxdorfer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Boxdorfer. 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 136 military records available for the last name Boxdorfer. For the veterans among your Boxdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxdorfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Boxdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boxdorfer in 1964 was 85, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boxdorfer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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