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Roxey Family History

Roxey 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: Doxey, Robey, Roley, Roxby, Coxey, Romey, Roney, Moxey, Rose, Rode

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Where is the Roxey family from?

You can see how Roxey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roxey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Roxey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Roxey families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Roxey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roxey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roxey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Roxey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roxey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Roxey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Roxey. For the veterans among your Roxey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roxey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Roxey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roxey in 1969 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roxey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roxey 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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