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Coxbey Family History

Coxbey Surname 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: Cobey, Coxey, Cowley, Corby, Coley, Coffey, Colby, Combe, Corney

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Where is the Coxbey family from?

You can see how Coxbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coxbey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Coxbey family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coxbey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Coxbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coxbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Coxbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coxbey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Coxbey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coxbey. For the veterans among your Coxbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coxbey lifespan?

Average Coxbey life expectancy in 1993 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coxbey 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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