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Loxham Family History

Loxham Surname Meaning

From a lost place called Loxum, unidentified but probably in Lancs (perhaps near Leyland or Penwortham).

The origin of the place-name is uncertain.

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


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Where is the Loxham family from?

You can see how Loxham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loxham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Loxham families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Loxham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Loxham families in 1891.
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What did your Loxham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Bakery Director and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loxham. 100% of Loxham men worked as a Retired Bakery Director and 89% of Loxham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired Bakery Director
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%

What Loxham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Loxham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loxham 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Loxham. 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 72 military records available for the last name Loxham. For the veterans among your Loxham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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