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Thaxton Family History

Thaxton Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Theakston. This surname is also established among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Thaxton family from?

You can see how Thaxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thaxton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Thaxton families living in Norfolk. This was about 46% of all the recorded Thaxton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Thaxton families in 1891.
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What did your Thaxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thaxton. 82% of Thaxton 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Thaxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaxton 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Thaxton. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Thaxton. For the veterans among your Thaxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaxton lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Thaxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Thaxton in 1947 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaxton 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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