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Coxon Family History

Coxon Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Cock (an affectionate term of address; see Cocke) or the surname Cox with the addition of son ‘son’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Coxon family from?

You can see how Coxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coxon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coxon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 556 Coxon families living in Durham. This was about 24% of all the recorded Coxon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Coxon families in 1891.
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What did your Coxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coxon. 9% of Coxon men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Coxon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coxon were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Coxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coxon 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Coxon. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Coxon. For the veterans among your Coxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coxon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Coxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coxon in 1953 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coxon 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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