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Baxt Family History

Baxt 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: Batt, Bart, Bast, Bax, Axt, Baxa, Bard, Butt, Bao, Bain

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Where is the Baxt family from?

You can see how Baxt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baxt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baxt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Baxt families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baxt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Baxt families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baxt 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 Baxt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baxt. 34% of Baxt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Baxt women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Trucking
    17%
  • Doctor
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Baxt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Baxt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baxt 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Baxt. 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 100 military records available for the last name Baxt. For the veterans among your Baxt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baxt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baxt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Baxt in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baxt 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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