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Moxen Family History

Moxen Surname Meaning

see Moxon.

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


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Where is the Moxen family from?

You can see how Moxen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moxen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moxen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Moxen families living in Anglesey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Moxen's in United Kingdom. Anglesey and 1 other county had the highest population of Moxen families in 1891.
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What did your Moxen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moxen. 67% of Moxen 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
    67%
  • Home Duties
    34%

What Moxen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Moxen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moxen 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Moxen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Moxen. For the veterans among your Moxen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moxen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Moxen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moxen in 1971 was 74, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moxen 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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