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Boxenhorn Family History

Boxenhorn 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: Oxenford, Benson, Bohnhoff, Boynton, Boenker, Benton, Brenton

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Where is the Boxenhorn family from?

You can see how Boxenhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxenhorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boxenhorn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boxenhorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boxenhorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxenhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Boxenhorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Boxenhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxenhorn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Boxenhorn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Boxenhorn. For the veterans among your Boxenhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxenhorn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Boxenhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boxenhorn in 1972 was 77, and 85 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boxenhorn 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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