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Raxton Family History

Raxton 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: Laxton, Maxton, Haxton, Ruxton, Saxton, Paxton, Braxton, Axton, Easton, Hatton

236	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
18	Military Records
63	Immigration Records
181	Census and Voter Lists
53	Member Trees

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Where is the Raxton family from?

You can see how Raxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raxton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Raxton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Raxton families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Raxton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Raxton families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raxton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Raxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raxton.

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Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Raxton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 181 census records available for the last name Raxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raxton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 63 immigration records available for the last name Raxton. 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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Military Records

There are 18 military records available for the last name Raxton. For the veterans among your Raxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raxton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Raxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raxton in 1968 was 60, and 84 in 2002.

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Raxton Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Laxton, Maxton, Haxton, Ruxton, Saxton, Paxton, Braxton, Axton, Easton, Hatton

236	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
18	Military Records
63	Immigration Records
181	Census and Voter Lists
53	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Raxton family from?

View Census Data for Raxton

What did your Raxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raxton.

View Census Data for Raxton

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Raxton family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of Raxton family history

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What is the average Raxton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Raxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raxton in 1968 was 60, and 84 in 2002.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Raxton family tree

Explore Your Tree

Raxton Family History

Raxton Surname Meaning

551 record(s) for Raxton

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Where is the Raxton family from?

What did your Raxton ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Raxton family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Raxton lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Raxton family tree

Search for another surname

Raxton Surname Meaning

551 record(s) for Raxton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Raxton family from?

What did your Raxton ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Raxton family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Raxton family history

What is the average Raxton lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Raxton family tree

Search for another surname