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Caxley Family History

Caxley 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: Caley, Axley, Carley, Capley, Cagley, Calley, Baxley, Cauley, Cawley

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Where is the Caxley family from?

You can see how Caxley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caxley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Caxley families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Caxley's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Caxley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Caxley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caxley 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 Caxley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Caxley. For the veterans among your Caxley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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