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Blaxwell Family History

Blaxwell 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: Maxwell, Bagwell, Blackwell, Bradwell, Bramwell, Banwell, Claywell

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Where is the Blaxwell family from?

You can see how Blaxwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaxwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blaxwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Blaxwell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaxwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blaxwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Blaxwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaxwell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Blaxwell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Blaxwell. For the veterans among your Blaxwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blaxwell

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