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Haxwell Family History

Haxwell 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: Maxwell, Harwell, Haswell, Hartell, Bagwell, Hipwell, Hartwell

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Where is the Haxwell family from?

You can see how Haxwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haxwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Haxwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Haxwell families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Haxwell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Haxwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haxwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Haxwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haxwell 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Haxwell. 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 31 military records available for the last name Haxwell. For the veterans among your Haxwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haxwell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Haxwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Haxwell in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haxwell 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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