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Braxmeier Family History

Braxmeier 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, Brunmeier, Brammer, Bredemeier, Bramer, Burgmeier

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Where is the Braxmeier family from?

You can see how Braxmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braxmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braxmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Braxmeier families living in Illinois. This was about 82% of all the recorded Braxmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Braxmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Braxmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braxmeier. 100% of Braxmeier men worked as a Dentist.

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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

  • Dentist
    100%

What Braxmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Braxmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braxmeier 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Braxmeier. 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 125 military records available for the last name Braxmeier. For the veterans among your Braxmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braxmeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Braxmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Braxmeier in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braxmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braxmeier 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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