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Boxold Family History

Boxold 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: Bold, Boxell, Bujold, Brovold, Konold, Honold, Kobold, Bobola, Bezold

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Where is the Boxold family from?

You can see how Boxold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boxold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Boxold families living in Sussex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Boxold's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Boxold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boxold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boxold. 72% of Boxold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    29%
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Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Boxold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxold 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Boxold. 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 78 military records available for the last name Boxold. For the veterans among your Boxold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxold lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Boxold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boxold in 1972 was 77, and 50 in 2004.

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