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Claxtin Family History

Claxtin 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: Claxton, Laxton, Chattin, Clarin, Cantin, Clayton, Clanton, Clavin

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Where is the Claxtin family from?

You can see how Claxtin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claxtin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Claxtin families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Claxtin's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Claxtin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Claxtin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claxtin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Claxtin. 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 Claxtin. For the veterans among your Claxtin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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