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Boxrud Family History

Boxrud 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: Borum, Borup, Board, Bord, Boord, Bard, Borel, Lord, Bond, Boris

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Where is the Boxrud family from?

You can see how Boxrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxrud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boxrud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Boxrud families living in Minnesota. This was about 77% of all the recorded Boxrud's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Boxrud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxrud 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 Boxrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boxrud. 67% of Boxrud men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Cream Buyer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Boxrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxrud 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Boxrud. 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 46 military records available for the last name Boxrud. For the veterans among your Boxrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxrud lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boxrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boxrud in 1962 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boxrud 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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