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Hoxey Family History

Hoxey 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: Honey, Hoey, Doxey, Hovey, Howey, Holey, Coxey, Hosey, Hooey, Moxey

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Where is the Hoxey family from?

You can see how Hoxey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoxey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoxey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hoxey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoxey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoxey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoxey 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 Hoxey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoxey. 82% of Hoxey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Nurse
    19%

What Hoxey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoxey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoxey 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Hoxey. 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 129 military records available for the last name Hoxey. For the veterans among your Hoxey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoxey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hoxey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoxey in 1967 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoxey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoxey 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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