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Braxter Family History

Braxter 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: Baxter, Raxter, Bruster, Bradner, Prater, Brander, Bratten, Brauner

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Where is the Braxter family from?

You can see how Braxter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braxter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Braxter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Braxter family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Braxter's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Braxter families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braxter 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 Braxter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braxter. 43% of Braxter men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Braxter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braxter were Attendant and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Braxter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Braxter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braxter 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Braxter. 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 44 military records available for the last name Braxter. For the veterans among your Braxter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braxter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Braxter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Braxter in 1970 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braxter 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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