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Oxden Family History

Oxden 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: Oden, Olden, Odden, Ogden, Bowden, Olsen, Cowden, Eden, Norden, Boden

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Where is the Oxden family from?

You can see how Oxden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Oxden families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Oxden family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oxden's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Oxden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxden 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 27 census records available for the last name Oxden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxden 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oxden. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oxden. For the veterans among your Oxden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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