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Braxby Family History

Braxby 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: Bradby, Saxby, Raby, Braley, Bagby, Brady, Haxby, Bray, Brumby

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Where is the Braxby family from?

You can see how Braxby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braxby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Braxby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Braxby families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Braxby's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Braxby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Braxby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braxby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Braxby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Braxby. For the veterans among your Braxby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braxby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braxby 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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