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Foxx Family History

Foxx Surname Meaning

Variant of Fox.

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


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Where is the Foxx family from?

You can see how Foxx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foxx family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foxx families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Foxx families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Foxx's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Foxx families in 1880.
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What did your Foxx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foxx. 25% of Foxx men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Foxx women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foxx were Farmer and Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Operator
    9%

What Foxx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Foxx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foxx 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Foxx. 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 Foxx. For the veterans among your Foxx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foxx lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Foxx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Foxx in 1952 was 43, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foxx

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foxx 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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