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Paxin Family History

Paxin 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: Palin, Papin, Padin, Patin, Maxin, Pain, Pan, Gavin, Hain, Bain

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Where is the Paxin family from?

You can see how Paxin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paxin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paxin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paxin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paxin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paxin 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 34 census records available for the last name Paxin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paxin 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 Paxin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Paxin. For the veterans among your Paxin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paxin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Paxin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Paxin in 1975 was 74, and 71 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paxin 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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