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Foxford Family History

Foxford Surname Meaning

variant of Foxworthy with substitution of the second element.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Foxford family from?

You can see how Foxford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foxford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foxford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Foxford families living in Devon. This was about 37% of all the recorded Foxford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Foxford families in 1891.
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What did your Foxford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foxford. 86% of Foxford 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
    86%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foxford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foxford 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Foxford. 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 98 military records available for the last name Foxford. For the veterans among your Foxford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foxford lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Foxford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Foxford in 1969 was 86, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foxford 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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