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Cloxton Family History

Cloxton 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: Croxton, Claxton, Clopton, Cluxton, Colton, Crofton, Cotton, Broxton

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Where is the Cloxton family from?

You can see how Cloxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cloxton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Cloxton families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cloxton's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Cloxton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloxton 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 Cloxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cloxton. 100% of Cloxton men worked as a Retired and 100% of Cloxton 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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cloxton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Cloxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloxton 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cloxton. 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 85 military records available for the last name Cloxton. For the veterans among your Cloxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloxton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cloxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cloxton in 1963 was 80, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cloxton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloxton 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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