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Foxe Family History

Foxe Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Fox. Altered form of English Fox.

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


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Where is the Foxe family from?

You can see how Foxe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foxe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Foxe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Foxe families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Foxe's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Foxe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foxe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foxe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foxe. 29% of Foxe 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Bus Driver
    15%

What Foxe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foxe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foxe 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Foxe. 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 176 military records available for the last name Foxe. For the veterans among your Foxe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foxe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Foxe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Foxe in 1964 was 72, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foxe 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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