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Oxenford Name Meaning

English: variant of Oxford derived from an older form of the placename (recorded as Oxnaforda in about 925 named with Old English oxna genitive plural of oxa ‘ox’).

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


Similar surnames: Oxford, Gifford, Winford, Dunford, Penfold, Cranford, Hanford

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Where is the Oxenford family from?

You can see how Oxenford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxenford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oxenford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Oxenford family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oxenford's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oxenford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oxenford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oxenford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oxenford. 47% of Oxenford men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Molder
    14%
  • Hired Man
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oxenford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxenford 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Oxenford. 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 401 military records available for the last name Oxenford. For the veterans among your Oxenford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxenford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oxenford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oxenford in 1963 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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