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Baxla Family History

Baxla 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: Bala, Balla, Baxa, Sala, Bara, Basa, Baba, Ball, Falla, Barca

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Where is the Baxla family from?

You can see how Baxla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baxla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baxla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Baxla families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Baxla's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baxla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baxla 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 Baxla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baxla. 60% of Baxla men worked as a Carpenter.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Baxla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Baxla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baxla 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Baxla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Baxla. For the veterans among your Baxla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baxla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Baxla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baxla in 1965 was 63, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baxla 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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