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Boxon Family History

Boxon 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: Moxon, Boron, Noxon, Bolon, Bohon, Coxon, Boon, Baron, Box, Boros

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Where is the Boxon family from?

You can see how Boxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Boxon families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Boxon families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Boxon's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Boxon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Boxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxon 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Boxon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Boxon. For the veterans among your Boxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxon lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Boxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boxon in 1982 was 74, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boxon 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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