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Haxell Family History

Haxell Surname Meaning

see Askell and Ashkettle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Haxell family from?

You can see how Haxell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haxell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Haxell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Haxell families living in Essex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Haxell's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Haxell families in 1891.
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What did your Haxell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haxell. 100% of Haxell men worked as a Farm Labourer and 79% of Haxell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpa
    4%

What Haxell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Haxell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haxell 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Haxell. 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 193 military records available for the last name Haxell. For the veterans among your Haxell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haxell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Haxell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Haxell in 1969 was 66, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haxell 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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