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Boxford Family History

Boxford 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: Oxford, Bodiford, Bedford, Buford, Bamford, Byford, Bluford, Huxford

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Where is the Boxford family from?

You can see how Boxford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boxford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Boxford families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Boxford's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Boxford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxford 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 Boxford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boxford. 100% of Boxford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Boxford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxford 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Boxford. 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 155 military records available for the last name Boxford. For the veterans among your Boxford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxford lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Boxford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boxford in 1973 was 64, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boxford 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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