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Woxland Family History

Woxland 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: Worland, Holland, Boland, Rowland, Osland, Hoyland, Dowland, Norland

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Where is the Woxland family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woxland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woxland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woxland. 100% of Woxland 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Woxland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woxland 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woxland. 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 28 military records available for the last name Woxland. For the veterans among your Woxland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woxland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Woxland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Woxland in 1965 was 63, and 90 in 2002.

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