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Braxtan Family History

Braxtan Name 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, Bratton, Broxton, Bratten, Branton, Braaten, Brayman

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Where is the Braxtan family from?

You can see how Braxtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braxtan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braxtan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Braxtan families living in North Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Braxtan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Braxtan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braxtan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Braxtan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Braxtan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Braxtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braxtan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Braxtan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Braxtan. For the veterans among your Braxtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braxtan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Braxtan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Braxtan in 1964 was 88, and 86 in 1996.

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