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Daxson Family History

Daxson Name 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: Paxson, Axson, Danson, Maxson, Laxson, Dixson, Dawson, Samson, Parson

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Where is the Daxson family from?

You can see how Daxson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daxson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Daxson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Daxson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Daxson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Daxson families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Daxson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Daxson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daxson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Daxson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Daxson. For the veterans among your Daxson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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