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Naxon Family History

Naxon Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Axon, Nixon, Nadon, Saxon, Noxon, Naron, Nason, Maxon, Faxon, Baron

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Where is the Naxon family from?

You can see how Naxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naxon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Naxon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Naxon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Naxon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Naxon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naxon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Naxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naxon 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Naxon. 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 23 military records available for the last name Naxon. For the veterans among your Naxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naxon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Naxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Naxon in 1973 was 72, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naxon 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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