Origins of the Braxton surname
About the Braxtons
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Interesting facts about Braxton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Braxton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Braxton first names?
William
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Braxtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Braxtons in 1921
Laundress
7
Widow
5
Cook Domestic
4
Dressmaker
4
Waterman
4
Common male occupations for Braxtons in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
28
Farm Hands
24
General Farmers
12
Attendants
8
Cooper
8
