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Laxon Family History

Laxon Surname Meaning

Variant of Laxton from East and West Lexham (Norfolk) recorded as Lechesham in the 12th century.

The place-name derives from Old English lǣce ‘physician’ (genitive lǣces) + hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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You can see how Laxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laxon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laxon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Laxon families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Laxon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laxon families in 1911.
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What did your Laxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laxon. 100% of Laxon men worked as a Journalier.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laxon 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Laxon. 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 224 military records available for the last name Laxon. For the veterans among your Laxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laxon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Laxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Laxon in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 2001.

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