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Waxley Family History

Waxley 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: Axley, Wadley, Wagley, Wasley, Baxley, Watley, Wakley, Walley, Waxler

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Where is the Waxley family from?

You can see how Waxley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waxley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waxley families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Waxley family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Waxley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Waxley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waxley 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 131 census records available for the last name Waxley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waxley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Waxley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Waxley. For the veterans among your Waxley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waxley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Waxley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waxley in 1973 was 32, and 70 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waxley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waxley 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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