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Poxon Family History

Poxon Surname Meaning

see Pogson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Poxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poxon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poxon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Poxon families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Poxon's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Poxon families in 1911.
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What did your Poxon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Poxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poxon 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Poxon. 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 631 military records available for the last name Poxon. For the veterans among your Poxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poxon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Poxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Poxon in 1968 was 78, and 88 in 2002.

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