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Baxeden Family History

Baxeden Surname 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: Breeden, Breden, Baisden, Barden, Basden, Baeten, Baeder, Baenen

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Where is the Baxeden family from?

You can see how Baxeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baxeden family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Baxeden families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baxeden's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Baxeden families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Baxeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baxeden 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Baxeden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Baxeden. For the veterans among your Baxeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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