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Sanxton Family History

Sanxton 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: Saxton, Manton, Stanton, Banton, Santos, Sexton, Laxton, Sinton

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Where is the Sanxton family from?

You can see how Sanxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanxton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanxton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sanxton family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanxton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sanxton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanxton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanxton. 100% of Sanxton 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 52 census records available for the last name Sanxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanxton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sanxton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sanxton. For the veterans among your Sanxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanxton lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Sanxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sanxton in 1980 was 90, and 18 in 2003.

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