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Boxx Family History

Boxx Surname Meaning

English: variant of Box.

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


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Where is the Boxx family from?

You can see how Boxx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boxx family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boxx families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Boxx families living in Nebraska. This was about 83% of all the recorded Boxx's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Boxx families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boxx 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 Boxx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boxx. 40% of Boxx men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boxx women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boxx were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Boxx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Boxx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boxx 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Boxx. 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 375 military records available for the last name Boxx. For the veterans among your Boxx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boxx lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Boxx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Boxx in 1955 was 53, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boxx ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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