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Saxmann Family History

Saxmann 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: Saxman, Hammann, Salman, Karmann, Sackmann, Haumann, Ammann, Dammann

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Where is the Saxmann family from?

You can see how Saxmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saxmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Saxmann families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Saxmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Saxmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saxmann 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 57 census records available for the last name Saxmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxmann 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Saxmann. 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 7 military records available for the last name Saxmann. For the veterans among your Saxmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Saxmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Saxmann in 1966 was 77, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saxmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saxmann 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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