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Oxen Family History

Oxen 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: Oren, Osen, Oyen, Owen, Oden, Olen, Oien, Oen, Oken, Coxen

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Where is the Oxen family from?

You can see how Oxen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Oxen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Oxen families living in Northumberland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Oxen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Oxen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxen 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 Oxen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chemist Pharmacist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oxen. 100% of Oxen men worked as a Chemist Pharmacist.

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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

  • Chemist Pharmacist
    100%

What Oxen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Oxen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxen 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Oxen. 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 157 military records available for the last name Oxen. For the veterans among your Oxen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oxen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oxen in 1963 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxen 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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