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Blaxton Family History

Blaxton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blackstone. This form of the surname has now died out in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blaxton family from?

You can see how Blaxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaxton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Blaxton family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaxton's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Blaxton families in 1911.
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What did your Blaxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blaxton. 43% of Blaxton men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Blaxton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blaxton were Machinist and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Blaxton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blaxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaxton 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Blaxton. 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 339 military records available for the last name Blaxton. For the veterans among your Blaxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaxton lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Blaxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blaxton in 1943 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaxton 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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