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Brexton Family History

Brexton 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: Broxton, Brenton, Braxton, Brewton, Breton, Buxton, Brinton, Exton

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Where is the Brexton family from?

You can see how Brexton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brexton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brexton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Brexton families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brexton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brexton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brexton 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 Brexton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brexton. 75% of Brexton men worked as a 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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Brexton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Brexton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brexton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brexton. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brexton. For the veterans among your Brexton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brexton lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1990, in the United States, Brexton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brexton in 1954 was 45, and 35 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brexton 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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