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Broxson Family History

Broxson Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Broxton. This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Broxson family from?

You can see how Broxson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broxson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broxson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Broxson families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Broxson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Broxson families in 1891.
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What did your Broxson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Dataller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Broxson. 100% of Broxson men worked as a Colliery Dataller and 88% of Broxson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Dataller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    13%

What Broxson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broxson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broxson 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Broxson. 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 591 military records available for the last name Broxson. For the veterans among your Broxson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broxson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Broxson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Broxson in 1954 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broxson 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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