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Saxman Family History

Saxman Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Saxman family from?

You can see how Saxman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Saxman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Saxman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Saxman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saxman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saxman 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 Saxman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saxman. 34% of Saxman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Saxman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saxman were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Saxman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saxman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxman 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Saxman. 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 434 military records available for the last name Saxman. For the veterans among your Saxman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Saxman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Saxman in 1961 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saxman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saxman 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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