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Blaxon Family History

Blaxon 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: Claxon, Blaxton, Baron, Blain, Bacon, Balon, Laxton, Bladen, Blanton

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Where is the Blaxon family from?

You can see how Blaxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaxon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blaxon family living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blaxon's in USA. Mississippi and 2 other states had the highest population of Blaxon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaxon 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 78 census records available for the last name Blaxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaxon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Blaxon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Blaxon. For the veterans among your Blaxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaxon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Blaxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blaxon in 1978 was 56, and 67 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blaxon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaxon 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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