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Saxon Family History

Saxon Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Saxton . Americanized form of Estonian Suurhans ‘big Hans’ (see Hans ).

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


Similar surnames: Axon, Saxton, Cason, Moxon, Saxby, Savin, Sion, Mixon, Mazon, Wason

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Where is the Saxon family from?

You can see how Saxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saxon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Saxon families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Saxon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saxon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saxon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saxon. 78% of Saxon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farmers Son
    23%
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What Saxon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Saxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxon 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Saxon. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Saxon. For the veterans among your Saxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Saxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Saxon in 1944 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

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