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Hoxby Family History

Hoxby 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: Hobby, Haxby, Roxby, Holby, Hornby, Saxby, Hubby, Hoy, Mosby, Corby

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Where is the Hoxby family from?

You can see how Hoxby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoxby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hoxby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hoxby families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hoxby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoxby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoxby 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 Hoxby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoxby. 100% of Hoxby men worked as a General Labourer (retired) and 100% of Hoxby 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

  • General Labourer (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hoxby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Hoxby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoxby 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Hoxby. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hoxby. For the veterans among your Hoxby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoxby lifespan?

Average Hoxby life expectancy in 1969 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoxby 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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