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Raxter Family History

Raxter Name Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Tranter, Baxter, Grater, Paster, Bater, Raper, Banter, Satter

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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 1911 there were 5 Raxter families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Raxter's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Raxter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raxter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raxter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raxter. 57% of Raxter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Raxter women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raxter were Clerk and Typist. .

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Typist
    50%
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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 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 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.

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