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Saxelin Family History

Saxelin 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: Gamelin, Hagelin, Sandelin, Schelin, Selin, Sahlin, Salin, Kaelin

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Where is the Saxelin family from?

You can see how Saxelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saxelin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Saxelin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Saxelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saxelin 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 7 census records available for the last name Saxelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxelin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Saxelin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Saxelin. For the veterans among your Saxelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxelin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Saxelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Saxelin in 1978 was 80, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saxelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saxelin 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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