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Caxwell Family History

Caxwell 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: Maxwell, Capwell, Caswell, Cadwell, Carwell, Coxwell, Carnell

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Where is the Caxwell family from?

You can see how Caxwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caxwell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Caxwell families living in Alabama. This was about 92% of all the recorded Caxwell's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Caxwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caxwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Caxwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caxwell 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 Caxwell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Caxwell. For the veterans among your Caxwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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