This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Roxburough family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Roxburough Family History

Roxburough 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, Rosborough, Roseborough, Rosebrough, Rombough, Kimbrough

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Roxburough family from?

You can see how Roxburough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roxburough family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Roxburough families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Roxburough families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roxburough's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Roxburough families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roxburough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Roxburough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Roxburough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roxburough census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Roxburough

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Roxburough. 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.

View all Roxburough immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Roxburough. For the veterans among your Roxburough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Roxburough military records

You've only scratched the surface of Roxburough family history

Discover More

What is the average Roxburough lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roxburough 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roxburough

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Roxburough family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial