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Duxbury Family History

Duxbury Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): habitational name from Duxbury in Lancashire recorded in the early 13th century as D(e)ukesbiri from the genitive case of the Old English personal name Deowuc or Duc(c) (both of uncertain origin).

It combines elements from the Old English language, particularly the term for a fort, which is burh.

This etymology highlights the historical significance of the location and its connection to notable figures or names from the past.

As a place name, it reflects the geographical and cultural history of Lancashire.

Duxbury's roots in Old English language indicate its long-standing importance in the region.

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


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Where is the Duxbury family from?

You can see how Duxbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duxbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duxbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,887 Duxbury families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Duxbury's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Duxbury families in 1891.
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What did your Duxbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Duxbury. 17% of Duxbury men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 61% of Duxbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duxbury were Motor Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    17%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Insurance Agent
    5%
  • Motor Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    61%
  • Cotton Weaver
    14%
  • Cotton Winder
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Duxbury. For the veterans among your Duxbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duxbury lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Duxbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duxbury in 1958 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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