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Coxton Family History

Coxton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Little Cockstones in Stebbing (Essex).

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


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Where is the Coxton family from?

You can see how Coxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coxton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Coxton family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coxton's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Coxton families in 1911.
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What did your Coxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coxton. 36% of Coxton men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Coxton women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coxton were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Coxton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Coxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coxton 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Coxton. 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 76 military records available for the last name Coxton. For the veterans among your Coxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coxton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Coxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Coxton in 1964 was 69, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coxton 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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