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Braxmeyer Family History

Braxmeyer 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: Brammeier, Brandmeyer, Brimeyer, Brammer, Brayer, Bramer, Kammeyer

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Where is the Braxmeyer family from?

You can see how Braxmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braxmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braxmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Braxmeyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Braxmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Braxmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Braxmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braxmeyer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Braxmeyer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Braxmeyer. For the veterans among your Braxmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braxmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Braxmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Braxmeyer in 1965 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braxmeyer 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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