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Roxbrugh Family History

Roxbrugh 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: Roxburgh, Rombough, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Tombaugh, Rosborough, Rough

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Where is the Roxbrugh family from?

You can see how Roxbrugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roxbrugh family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Roxbrugh families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Roxbrugh families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roxbrugh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Roxbrugh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Roxbrugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roxbrugh 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Roxbrugh. 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 Roxbrugh. For the veterans among your Roxbrugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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