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Baxley Family History

Baxley Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Bexley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Baxley family from?

You can see how Baxley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baxley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baxley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Baxley families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 13% of all the recorded Baxley's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Baxley families in 1891.
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What did your Baxley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baxley. 100% of Baxley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Baxley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baxley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baxley. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Baxley. For the veterans among your Baxley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baxley lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Baxley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baxley in 1947 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baxley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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