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Raxman Family History

Raxman 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: Rahman, Rayman, Radman, Raman, Waxman, Paxman, Saxman, Kalman, Karman

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Where is the Raxman family from?

You can see how Raxman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raxman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Raxman family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Raxman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Raxman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raxman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Raxman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raxman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Raxman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raxman. For the veterans among your Raxman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raxman lifespan?

Average Raxman life expectancy in 1972 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raxman 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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