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Coxey Family History

Coxey Name Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Cooksey . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cobey, Cotey, Coxe, Covey, Coley, Robey, Moxey, Tovey, Coney, Cowey

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Where is the Coxey family from?

You can see how Coxey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coxey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coxey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Coxey families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Coxey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coxey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coxey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coxey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coxey. 50% of Coxey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Coxey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coxey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coxey 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Coxey. 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 338 military records available for the last name Coxey. For the veterans among your Coxey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coxey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Coxey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Coxey in 1960 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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