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Roxborough Family History

Roxborough Surname Meaning

see Roxburgh.

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


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Where is the Roxborough family from?

You can see how Roxborough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roxborough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roxborough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Roxborough families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Roxborough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roxborough families in 1911.
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What did your Roxborough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roxborough. 50% of Roxborough men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roxborough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roxborough 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Roxborough. 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 363 military records available for the last name Roxborough. For the veterans among your Roxborough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roxborough lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Roxborough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roxborough in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roxborough 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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