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Origins of the Haxell surname

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About the Haxells

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Where do most Haxells live?

In 1921, most Haxells lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Haxells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,800 records for the Haxell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Haxells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Haxell first names?

  • Edward Nelson
  • James
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Haxells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Haxells in 1921
Blacksmith

13

Domestic Servant

7

General Servant Domestic

7

Housemaid Domestic

7

Dressmaker

5

Common Male occupations for Haxells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

24

Blacksmith

13

Farm Labourer

10

Wheelwright

9

Horseman On Farm

5

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