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Roxbugh Family History

Roxbugh 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, Rough, Roxbury, Rombough, Cobaugh, Brough, Lobaugh, Hough

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Where is the Roxbugh family from?

You can see how Roxbugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roxbugh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Roxbugh families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Roxbugh families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roxbugh's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Roxbugh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Roxbugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roxbugh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Roxbugh. 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 Roxbugh. For the veterans among your Roxbugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roxbugh lifespan?

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