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Oxton Family History

Oxton Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire and Lancashire): habitational name from any of several places called Oxton such as those in Yorkshire, Cheshire, and Nottinghamshire.

These places are named with the Old English oxa ‘ox’ + tūn ‘farmstead, settlement’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oxton family from?

You can see how Oxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oxton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Oxton families living in Cheshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Oxton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Oxton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxton 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 Oxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oxton. 34% of Oxton men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Oxton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oxton were Builders Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Bank Clerk
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Oxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxton 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Oxton. 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 444 military records available for the last name Oxton. For the veterans among your Oxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Oxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oxton in 1957 was 56, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxton 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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