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Faxon Family History

Faxon Surname Meaning

English: Warwickshire dialect variant of Foxon which is either a patronymic from the Middle English personal name Folk (see Foulkes) or a habitational name from Foxton in Leicestershire.

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


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Where is the Faxon family from?

You can see how Faxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faxon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Faxon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Faxon families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Faxon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Faxon families in 1911.
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What did your Faxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faxon. 21% of Faxon men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Faxon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faxon were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Faxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faxon 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Faxon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faxon. For the veterans among your Faxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faxon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Faxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Faxon in 1962 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faxon 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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