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Rexton Family History

Rexton 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: Exton, Sexton, Ruxton, Renton, Ruston, Seaton, Elton, Fenton, Buxton

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Where is the Rexton family from?

You can see how Rexton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rexton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Rexton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rexton families living in Dorset. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rexton's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Rexton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rexton 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 333 census records available for the last name Rexton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rexton 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rexton. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rexton. For the veterans among your Rexton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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