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Paxon Family History

Paxon Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): from the Middle English personal name Pake Paske (Old French Paque Pasques) + son.

See Pask.

— Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is 116.

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


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Where is the Paxon family from?

You can see how Paxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paxon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paxon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Paxon families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Paxon's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Paxon families in 1891.
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What did your Paxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paxon. 67% of Paxon 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
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Private Means
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Paxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paxon 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Paxon. 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 476 military records available for the last name Paxon. For the veterans among your Paxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paxon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Paxon in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paxon 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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