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Waxton Family History

Waxton 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: Laxton, Walton, Watton, Maxton, Haxton, Saxton, Paxton, Axton, Warton

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Where is the Waxton family from?

You can see how Waxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waxton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Waxton family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Waxton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Waxton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waxton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waxton ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Waxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waxton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Waxton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Waxton. For the veterans among your Waxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waxton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Waxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Waxton in 1959 was 34, and 72 in 2002.

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