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Wraxton Family History

Wraxton 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, Wharton, Bratton, Broxton, Gratton, Drayton, Branton, Laxton

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Where is the Wraxton family from?

You can see how Wraxton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wraxton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wraxton families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wraxton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wraxton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Wraxton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wraxton 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 Wraxton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wraxton. For the veterans among your Wraxton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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