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Boxwill Family History

Boxwill 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: Boxwell, Boswell, Bonwell, Bowell, Boxell, Foxwell, Bodwell, Conwill

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Where is the Boxwill family from?

You can see how Boxwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxwill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boxwill families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Boxwill family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Boxwill's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Boxwill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxwill 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 29 census records available for the last name Boxwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxwill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boxwill. 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 4 military records available for the last name Boxwill. For the veterans among your Boxwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxwill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Boxwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boxwill in 1968 was 59, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boxwill 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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