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Doxson Family History

Doxson 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: Dobson, Dowson, Dolson, Donson, Dotson, Dopson, Coxson, Dixson

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Where is the Doxson family from?

You can see how Doxson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doxson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doxson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Doxson family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doxson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Doxson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Doxson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doxson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Doxson. 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 Doxson. For the veterans among your Doxson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doxson lifespan?

Average Doxson life expectancy in 1968 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doxson 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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