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Oxe Family History

Oxe 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: Ore, Ose, Oe, Axe, Oye, Ode, Oke, Coxe, Oge, Oie

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Where is the Oxe family from?

You can see how Oxe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oxe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Oxe families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oxe's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Oxe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxe 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 Oxe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lithographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oxe. 100% of Oxe men worked as a Lithographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lithographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Oxe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxe 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Oxe. 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 201 military records available for the last name Oxe. For the veterans among your Oxe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Oxe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oxe in 1968 was 73, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxe 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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