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Doxon Family History

Doxon Surname Meaning

see Duxon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Doxon family from?

You can see how Doxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doxon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doxon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Doxon families living in Derbyshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Doxon's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Doxon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doxon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doxon. 100% of Doxon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doxon 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Doxon. 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 147 military records available for the last name Doxon. For the veterans among your Doxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doxon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Doxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Doxon in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2002.

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