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Claxon Family History

Claxon Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Claxton. This name is absent from the medieval record and is therefore unlikely to be a patronymic from the medieval personal name Clak + son.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Claxon family from?

You can see how Claxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claxon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claxon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Claxon families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Claxon's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Claxon families in 1891.
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What did your Claxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claxon. 54% of Claxon 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
    54%
  • Mens Outfitter (partner)
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%

What Claxon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Claxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claxon 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Claxon. 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 297 military records available for the last name Claxon. For the veterans among your Claxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claxon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Claxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Claxon in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claxon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claxon 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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