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Foxworth Family History

Foxworth Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Foxworthy.

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


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Where is the Foxworth family from?

You can see how Foxworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foxworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foxworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Foxworth families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Foxworth's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Foxworth families in 1891.
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What did your Foxworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foxworth. 31% of Foxworth men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Foxworth women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foxworth were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Foxworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foxworth 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Foxworth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Foxworth. For the veterans among your Foxworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foxworth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Foxworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Foxworth in 1951 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foxworth 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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