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Braxton Family History

Braxton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brackstone a habitational name apparently from Broxton in Chilbolton (Hampshire) though medieval evidence is wanting.

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


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Where is the Braxton family from?

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 USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Braxton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Braxton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Braxton families in 1911.
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What did your Braxton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braxton. 38% of Braxton men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Braxton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braxton were Farm Laborer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Servant
    8%
  • Laundress
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Braxton. 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 9,000 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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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.

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