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Raxter Family History

Raxter Surname Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raxter family from?

You can see how Raxter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raxter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raxter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Raxter families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Raxter's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raxter families in 1891.
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What did your Raxter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raxter. 100% of Raxter men worked as a Colliery Hewer Below and 100% of Raxter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raxter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raxter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raxter 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Raxter. 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 544 military records available for the last name Raxter. For the veterans among your Raxter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raxter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Raxter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Raxter in 1953 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raxter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raxter 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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