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Baxler Family History

Baxler 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: Bailer, Basler, Bauler, Baller, Baxter, Bahler, Boxler, Axler, Babler

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Where is the Baxler family from?

You can see how Baxler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baxler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baxler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Baxler families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Baxler's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Baxler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baxler 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 Baxler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baxler. 85% of Baxler 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
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baxler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baxler 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Baxler. 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 79 military records available for the last name Baxler. For the veterans among your Baxler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baxler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baxler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baxler

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