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Bloxston Family History

Bloxston 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: Boston, Broxton, Clogston, Clouston, Bronston, Blaxton, Broxson

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Where is the Bloxston family from?

You can see how Bloxston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloxston family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Bloxston families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bloxston's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bloxston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bloxston 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 7 census records available for the last name Bloxston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloxston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bloxston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bloxston. For the veterans among your Bloxston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloxston lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Bloxston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bloxston in 1983 was 79, and 80 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bloxston 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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