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Goxall Family History

Goxall 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: Foxall, Gall, Goll, Goodall, Gopal, Gornall, Boxell, Gowell, Goral

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Where is the Goxall family from?

You can see how Goxall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goxall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Goxall families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goxall's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Goxall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goxall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goxall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goxall. 100% of Goxall women worked as a Household Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Household Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Goxall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goxall 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goxall. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goxall. For the veterans among your Goxall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goxall

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