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Paxsen Family History

Paxsen 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: Paxson, Parson, Gansen, Palen, Pasek, Parten, Paxman, Paxton, Aasen

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Where is the Paxsen family from?

You can see how Paxsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paxsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Paxsen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Paxsen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Paxsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Paxsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paxsen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Paxsen. 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 military records available for the last name Paxsen. For the veterans among your Paxsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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