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Foxman Name Meaning

Jewish (American): variant of Fox .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Forman, Oxman, Orman, Wolman, Felman, Norman, Gosman, Rosman, Goman

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Where is the Foxman family from?

You can see how Foxman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foxman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foxman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Foxman families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Foxman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foxman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foxman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foxman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foxman. 20% of Foxman men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Foxman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foxman were Operator and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foxman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foxman 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Foxman. 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 117 military records available for the last name Foxman. For the veterans among your Foxman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foxman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foxman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Foxman in 1965 was 70, and 63 in 2004.

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