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Nexton Family History

Nexton 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: Exton, Sexton, Newton, Neaton, Seaton, Elton, Nestor, Fenton, Buxton

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Where is the Nexton family from?

You can see how Nexton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nexton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Nexton families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Nexton family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nexton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nexton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nexton 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 32 census records available for the last name Nexton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nexton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nexton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nexton. For the veterans among your Nexton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nexton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nexton 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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