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Taxton Family History

Taxton 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, Talton, Maxton, Haxton, Saxton, Paxton, Tatton, Thaxton

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Where is the Taxton family from?

You can see how Taxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taxton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Taxton families living in Leicestershire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Taxton's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Taxton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taxton 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 200 census records available for the last name Taxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taxton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Taxton. 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 15 military records available for the last name Taxton. For the veterans among your Taxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taxton lifespan?

Average Taxton life expectancy in 1964 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taxton 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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