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Boxt Family History

Boxt 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: Box, Bott, Bolt, Boat, Boot, Bort, Bost, Boyt, Boxx, Butt

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Where is the Boxt family from?

You can see how Boxt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boxt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boxt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boxt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxt 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 Boxt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boxt. 100% of Boxt men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Boxt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Boxt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boxt. 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 Boxt. For the veterans among your Boxt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Boxt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boxt in 1967 was 55, and 65 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boxt 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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