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Roxson Family History

Roxson 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: Rosson, Robson, Ronson, Coxson, Broxson, Rowson, Royston, Rolston

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Where is the Roxson family from?

You can see how Roxson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roxson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Roxson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roxson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Roxson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Roxson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roxson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Roxson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Roxson. For the veterans among your Roxson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roxson lifespan?

Average Roxson life expectancy in 1982 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roxson 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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