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Foxler Family History

Foxler 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: Fowler, Fogler, Boxler, Fixler, Fosler, Toller, Fuller, Oyler, Foyle

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Where is the Foxler family from?

You can see how Foxler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foxler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Foxler families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 5 Foxler families living in Berkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Foxler's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Foxler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foxler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Foxler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foxler 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Foxler. 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 11 military records available for the last name Foxler. For the veterans among your Foxler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foxler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foxler 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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