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Braxton Name Meaning

English: habitational name of uncertain origin, perhaps from Branxton in Northumberland, which is named with the Celtic personal name Branoc + Old English tun ‘settlement’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Branton, Brayton, Broxton, Bratton, Banton, Brinton, Buxton, Claxton

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Braxton Family Origin

Where is the Braxton family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Braxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braxton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Braxton families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Braxton families living in North Carolina. This was about 37% of all the recorded Braxton's in the USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Braxton families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braxton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Braxton Family Occupations

    What did your Braxton ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Braxton family was Keeping House. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Braxton. The most common Braxton occupation in the USA was Farmer. 24% of Braxton's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      24%

    • Laborer

      21%

    • Farm Laborer

      10%

    • Keeping House

      6%

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

    Braxton Historical Records

    What Braxton family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Braxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braxton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Braxton. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Braxton. For the veterans among your Braxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Braxton Life Expectancy

    What is the average Braxton lifespan?

    Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Braxton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Braxton in 1948 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braxton

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braxton 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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