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Waxner Family History

Waxner 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: Warner, Wagner, Wanner, Wainer, Wapner, Waner, Wayner, Waxler, Waller

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Where is the Waxner family from?

You can see how Waxner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waxner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Waxner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waxner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waxner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waxner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Waxner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waxner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Waxner. 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 military records available for the last name Waxner. For the veterans among your Waxner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waxner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Waxner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waxner in 1975 was 56, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waxner 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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