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Boxton Family History

Boxton 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: Buxton, Boston, Bouton, Broxton, Booton, Bolton, Oxton, Borton, Orton

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Where is the Boxton family from?

You can see how Boxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boxton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Boxton families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Boxton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boxton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boxton. 26% of Boxton men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Boxton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boxton were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Boxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxton 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Boxton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Boxton. For the veterans among your Boxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Boxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Boxton in 1968 was 33, and 77 in 2003.

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