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Roxworthy Family History

Roxworthy 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: Foxworthy, Foxworth, Hoxworth, Nosworthy, Bosworth, Worthy, Kenworthy

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Where is the Roxworthy family from?

You can see how Roxworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roxworthy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Roxworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Roxworthy family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roxworthy's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Roxworthy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roxworthy 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 86 census records available for the last name Roxworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roxworthy 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Roxworthy. 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 11 military records available for the last name Roxworthy. For the veterans among your Roxworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roxworthy lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Roxworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roxworthy in 1979 was 52, and 52 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roxworthy 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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