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Oxbrow Family History

Oxbrow Surname Meaning

see Oxborough.

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


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Where is the Oxbrow family from?

You can see how Oxbrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxbrow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Oxbrow families living in Essex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Oxbrow's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Oxbrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxbrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oxbrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oxbrow. 81% of Oxbrow 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
    81%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    10%
  • Press Opperator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oxbrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxbrow 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Oxbrow. 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 58 military records available for the last name Oxbrow. For the veterans among your Oxbrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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