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Yaxley Family History

Yaxley Surname Meaning

From either of two places called Yaxley (in Suffolk and Hunts) both of which are recorded as Iakesle in medieval documents.

The place-names derive from Old English gēac ‘cuckoo’ (genitive gēaces) + lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yaxley family from?

You can see how Yaxley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaxley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yaxley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 329 Yaxley families living in Norfolk. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yaxley's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Yaxley families in 1891.
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What did your Yaxley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yaxley. 15% of Yaxley men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Yaxley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yaxley were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Farm Labourer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Yaxley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaxley 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Yaxley. 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 648 military records available for the last name Yaxley. For the veterans among your Yaxley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaxley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yaxley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yaxley in 1966 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

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