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Broxson Name Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Broxton . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Brunson, Bronson, Bramson, Robson, Coxson, Ronson, Broxton, Rowson

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Where is the Broxson family from?

You can see how Broxson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broxson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Broxson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Broxson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Broxson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Broxson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broxson 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 Broxson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broxson. 31% of Broxson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Broxson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broxson were Clerk and Manager. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • O
    23%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Broxson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broxson 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Broxson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 591 military records available for the last name Broxson. For the veterans among your Broxson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broxson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Broxson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Broxson in 1954 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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