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Draxler Name Meaning

South German (Bavaria and Austria): variant of Drechsler .

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


Similar surnames: Traxler, Drexler, Trexler, Radler, Axler, Troxler, Bramer, Presler

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Where is the Draxler family from?

You can see how Draxler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draxler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Draxler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Draxler families living in Ohio. This was about 19% of all the recorded Draxler's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Draxler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draxler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Draxler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Draxler. 47% of Draxler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
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What Draxler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Draxler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draxler 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Draxler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 248 military records available for the last name Draxler. For the veterans among your Draxler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draxler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Draxler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Draxler in 1958 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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