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Boxel Family History

Boxel 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: Borel, Bogel, Boxer, Boxell, Bobel, Bixel, Box, Babel, Nobel, Boden

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Where is the Boxel family from?

You can see how Boxel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boxel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boxel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boxel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boxel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Boxel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxel 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Boxel. 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 39 military records available for the last name Boxel. For the veterans among your Boxel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Boxel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boxel in 1968 was 79, and 89 in 1987.

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