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Hoxton Family History

Hoxton 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: Holton, Horton, Hooton, Hopton, Haxton, Oxton, Hoston, Howton, Hilton

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Where is the Hoxton family from?

You can see how Hoxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hoxton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Hoxton families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoxton's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hoxton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoxton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Hoxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoxton 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Hoxton. 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 136 military records available for the last name Hoxton. For the veterans among your Hoxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoxton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hoxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hoxton in 1966 was 88, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoxton 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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