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Haxham Family History

Haxham 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: Maxham, Hashim, Hallam, Latham, Barham, Lapham, Haslam, Hannam

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Where is the Haxham family from?

You can see how Haxham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haxham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Haxham families living in Devon. This was about 78% of all the recorded Haxham's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Haxham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Haxham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haxham 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Haxham. 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 6 military records available for the last name Haxham. For the veterans among your Haxham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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