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Braxon Family History

Braxon Surname 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, Branon, Baron, Dragon, Brandon, Braun, Branson, Bratton

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Where is the Braxon family from?

You can see how Braxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braxon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Braxon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Braxon families living in Louisiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Braxon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Braxon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braxon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Braxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braxon. 100% of Braxon women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Braxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braxon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Braxon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Braxon. For the veterans among your Braxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braxon lifespan?

Average Braxon life expectancy in 2000 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braxon 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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