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Saxilby Family History

Saxilby 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: Saxby, Bailey, Dalby, Wilby, Kilby, Axley, Salb, Gailey, Selby

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Where is the Saxilby family from?

You can see how Saxilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxilby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Saxilby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Saxilby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Saxilby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Saxilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxilby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Saxilby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Saxilby. For the veterans among your Saxilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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