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Baxeter Family History

Baxeter 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: Baxter, Balter, Bueter, Barter, Balster, Haueter, Bainter, Bater

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Where is the Baxeter family from?

You can see how Baxeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baxeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Baxeter families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Baxeter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Baxeter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baxeter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baxeter 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 47 census records available for the last name Baxeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baxeter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Baxeter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Baxeter. For the veterans among your Baxeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baxeter 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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