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Hoxer Family History

Hoxer 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: Homer, Hober, Hover, Hoger, Hofer, Boxer, Hoyer, Honer, Hower, Hoder

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Where is the Hoxer family from?

You can see how Hoxer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoxer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoxer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hoxer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoxer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoxer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoxer 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 142 census records available for the last name Hoxer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoxer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hoxer. 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 89 military records available for the last name Hoxer. For the veterans among your Hoxer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoxer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hoxer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoxer in 1972 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoxer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoxer 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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