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Paxford Family History

Paxford Surname Meaning

From Paxford in Blockley (Worcs), which is recorded as Paxford from 1208. The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal name Pæcc.

It is combined with the term Old English ford, which means ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed’. This combination reflects the geographical and historical significance of the location.

The mention of Paxford in historical records highlights its long-standing presence in the region.

Understanding the etymology of place names can provide insights into the cultural and linguistic heritage of an area.

Paxford serves as an example of how personal names and geographical features fuse to create a meaningful designation of place.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Paxford family from?

You can see how Paxford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paxford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Paxford families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Paxford's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Paxford families in 1891.
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What did your Paxford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paxford. 37% of Paxford men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Paxford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paxford were General Farm Labourer and Dressmaker.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    37%
  • Gardener
    28%
  • Retired
    19%
  • General Farm Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 77 immigration records available for the last name Paxford. 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 79 military records available for the last name Paxford. For the veterans among your Paxford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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