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Laxson Family History

Laxson Surname Meaning

Danish and North German: patronymic from Lax.

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


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Where is the Laxson family from?

You can see how Laxson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laxson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laxson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Laxson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laxson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Laxson families in 1911.
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What did your Laxson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laxson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laxson 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Laxson. 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 667 military records available for the last name Laxson. For the veterans among your Laxson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laxson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Laxson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Laxson in 1958 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laxson 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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