Origins of the Claxton surname
About the Claxtons
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Interesting facts about Claxton
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Claxton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Claxton first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Claxtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Claxtons in 1921
Dressmaker
102
Charwoman
44
General Servant Domestic
44
Laundress
44
Living On Own Means
37
Common male occupations for Claxtons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
185
Farm Labourer
112
General Labourer
64
Bricklayer
61
Tailor
49
