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Shaxson Family History

Shaxson 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: Samson, Hasson, Shannon, Hanson, Haxton, Saxton, Swanson, Thaxton

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Where is the Shaxson family from?

You can see how Shaxson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaxson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Shaxson families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaxson's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Shaxson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaxson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shaxson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shaxson. 100% of Shaxson women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Shaxson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaxson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shaxson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shaxson. For the veterans among your Shaxson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaxson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaxson

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