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Caxton Family History

Caxton Surname Meaning

apparently from Caxton (Cambs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Caxton family from?

You can see how Caxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caxton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Caxton families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Caxton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Caxton families in 1880.
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What did your Caxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caxton. 100% of Caxton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Caxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caxton 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Caxton. 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 28 military records available for the last name Caxton. For the veterans among your Caxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caxton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Caxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Caxton in 1962 was 63, and 5 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caxton 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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