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Hoxsey Name Meaning

Variant of Hoxie .

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


Similar surnames: Hinsey, Horsey, Holsey, Housey, Homsey, Horkey, Copsey, Godsey

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Where is the Hoxsey family from?

You can see how Hoxsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoxsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoxsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hoxsey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoxsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoxsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoxsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoxsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoxsey. 42% of Hoxsey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoxsey women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoxsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoxsey 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Hoxsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 506 military records available for the last name Hoxsey. For the veterans among your Hoxsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoxsey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoxsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoxsey in 1963 was 80, and 68 in 2004.

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