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Baxtrom Family History

Baxtrom Name 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: Satrom, Bystrom, Bostrom, Bartram, Bartron, Baron, Barrow, Strom

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Where is the Baxtrom family from?

You can see how Baxtrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baxtrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baxtrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Baxtrom families living in South Carolina. This was about 64% of all the recorded Baxtrom's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Baxtrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baxtrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baxtrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baxtrom. 100% of Baxtrom men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Baxtrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baxtrom 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Baxtrom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Baxtrom. For the veterans among your Baxtrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baxtrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Baxtrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Baxtrom in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 1996.

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