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Boxhorn Family History

Boxhorn 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: Goshorn, Lowhorn, Bohon, Tuxhorn, Horn, Thorn, Buxton, Boston, Bouton

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Where is the Boxhorn family from?

You can see how Boxhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxhorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boxhorn family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boxhorn's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Boxhorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boxhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boxhorn. 50% of Boxhorn men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Boxhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxhorn 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Boxhorn. 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 210 military records available for the last name Boxhorn. For the veterans among your Boxhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxhorn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Boxhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boxhorn in 1969 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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