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Boxbaum Family History

Boxbaum Name 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: Buxbaum, Baum, Boback, Borum, Bolam, Bloxham, Birnbaum, Bonham, Bomba

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Where is the Boxbaum family from?

You can see how Boxbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boxbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boxbaum families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boxbaum's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Boxbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boxbaum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Boxbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxbaum 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Boxbaum. 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 13 military records available for the last name Boxbaum. For the veterans among your Boxbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxbaum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Boxbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boxbaum in 1968 was 71, and 89 in 1999.

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