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Foxen Family History

Foxen Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Foxon from the Middle English personal name Folk (see Foulk) + -son.

Variant of Foxton, a habitational name from one or more of the numerous places so named such as Foxton in North Yorkshire, Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire, Durham, and Northumberland.

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


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You can see how Foxen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foxen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Foxen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Foxen families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foxen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Foxen families in 1911.
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What did your Foxen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer R was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Foxen. 100% of Foxen men worked as a Farmer R.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer R
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Foxen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foxen 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Foxen. 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 433 military records available for the last name Foxen. For the veterans among your Foxen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foxen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Foxen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foxen in 1962 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foxen 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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