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Gaxiola Family History

Gaxiola Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): Castilianized form of a Basque topographic name formed with an unexplained first element.

The name includes the topographic suffix -ola which means ‘place of’.

This form illustrates the integration of linguistic elements from different cultures.

Basque names often reflect geographical features, and their adaptations reveal historical interactions.

Understanding these origins can provide insights into the cultural heritage of the region.

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


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Where is the Gaxiola family from?

You can see how Gaxiola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaxiola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaxiola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Gaxiola families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaxiola's in USA. California had the highest population of Gaxiola families in 1880.
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What did your Gaxiola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaxiola. 53% of Gaxiola men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gaxiola women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaxiola were Electrician and Housekeeper.

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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
    53%
  • Field Laborer
    16%
  • Waiter
    11%
  • Electrician
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    43%
  • Attendant
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Gaxiola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gaxiola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaxiola 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gaxiola. 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 280 military records available for the last name Gaxiola. For the veterans among your Gaxiola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaxiola lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gaxiola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gaxiola in 1944 was 20, and 32 in 2004.

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