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Haxelton Family History

Haxelton 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: Hazelton, Haselton, Halton, Hamilton, Haxton, Helton, Hambelton

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Where is the Haxelton family from?

You can see how Haxelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haxelton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Haxelton family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haxelton's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Haxelton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Haxelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haxelton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Haxelton. 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 Haxelton. For the veterans among your Haxelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haxelton lifespan?

Average Haxelton life expectancy in 1998 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haxelton 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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