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Alaxander Family History

Alaxander 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: Alexander, Lavender, Lander, Callander, Sealander, Levander

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Where is the Alaxander family from?

You can see how Alaxander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaxander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alaxander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Alaxander families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alaxander's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Alaxander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaxander 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 Alaxander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alaxander. 40% of Alaxander men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Alaxander women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alaxander were Labor and Packer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Packer
    11%

What Alaxander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Alaxander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaxander 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Alaxander. 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 299 military records available for the last name Alaxander. For the veterans among your Alaxander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alaxander lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2004, in the United States, Alaxander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alaxander in 1995 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alaxander 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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