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Moxie Family History

Moxie 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: Hoxie, Morie, Maxie, Monie, Mori, Moore, Marie, Mole, More, Xie

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Where is the Moxie family from?

You can see how Moxie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moxie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moxie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Moxie families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Moxie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moxie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moxie 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 Moxie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moxie. 60% of Moxie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Moxie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moxie were Farming and Housekeeping.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeping
    50%

What Moxie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Moxie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moxie 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Moxie. 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 163 military records available for the last name Moxie. For the veterans among your Moxie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moxie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Moxie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moxie in 1956 was 47, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moxie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moxie 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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