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Moxson Family History

Moxson 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: Moxon, Monson, Maxson, Coxson, Morson, Mixson, Musson, Moron, Moon

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Where is the Moxson family from?

You can see how Moxson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moxson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moxson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Moxson families living in New Jersey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Moxson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Moxson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Moxson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moxson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Moxson. 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 Moxson. For the veterans among your Moxson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moxson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Moxson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moxson in 1972 was 83, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moxson 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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