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Tuxford Family History

Tuxford Surname Meaning

from Tuxford (Notts) which is recorded as Tuxfarne in 1086, Tukesford in 1212 and Tuxforne in 127.

The etymology of the place-name is uncertain.

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


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Where is the Tuxford family from?

You can see how Tuxford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuxford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuxford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Tuxford families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Tuxford's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Tuxford families in 1891.
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What did your Tuxford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tuxford. 34% of Tuxford men worked as a Retired and 93% of Tuxford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuxford were Joiner and House Wife.

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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

  • Retired
    34%
  • Steel Works General Labourer
    23%
  • Colliery Hewer (retired)
    23%
  • Joiner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • House Wife
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 602 immigration records available for the last name Tuxford. 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 551 military records available for the last name Tuxford. For the veterans among your Tuxford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuxford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tuxford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tuxford in 1961 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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