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Draxton Family History

Draxton 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: Drayton, Braxton, Dragon, Dalton, Bratton, Broxton, Gratton, Branton

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Where is the Draxton family from?

You can see how Draxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draxton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Draxton families living in North Dakota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Draxton's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Draxton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draxton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Draxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Draxton. 54% of Draxton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Draxton women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Draxton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Draxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draxton 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Draxton. 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 72 military records available for the last name Draxton. For the veterans among your Draxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draxton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Draxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Draxton in 1965 was 84, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draxton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draxton 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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