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Braxaton Family History

Braxaton 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: Braxton, Brabazon, Bratton, Broxton, Branton, Braaten, Brayton

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Where is the Braxaton family from?

You can see how Braxaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braxaton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Braxaton family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Braxaton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Braxaton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Braxaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braxaton 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 Braxaton. 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 military records available for the last name Braxaton. For the veterans among your Braxaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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