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Boxey Family History

Boxey 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: Boley, Boxley, Boxer, Bovey, Doxey, Boney, Coxey, Bodey, Moxey, Borel

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Where is the Boxey family from?

You can see how Boxey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boxey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Boxey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Boxey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Boxey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boxey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boxey. 100% of Boxey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Boxey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boxey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boxey. For the veterans among your Boxey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Boxey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boxey in 1972 was 89, and 81 in 1989.

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