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Baxly Family History

Baxly 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: Bally, Baxley, Baily, Bayly, Bailey, Ball, Barley, Early, Bay, Bala

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Where is the Baxly family from?

You can see how Baxly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baxly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Baxly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Baxly family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Baxly's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Baxly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baxly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baxly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baxly. 100% of Baxly 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 896 census records available for the last name Baxly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baxly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Baxly. 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 41 military records available for the last name Baxly. For the veterans among your Baxly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baxly lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Baxly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Baxly in 1983 was 77, and 74 in 1993.

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