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Saxtan Family History

Saxtan 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: Saxton, Saxman, Safran, Satin, Sagan, Sexton, Salman, Sultan, Laxton

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Where is the Saxtan family from?

You can see how Saxtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxtan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saxtan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Saxtan families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Saxtan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Saxtan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saxtan 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 94 census records available for the last name Saxtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxtan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Saxtan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Saxtan. For the veterans among your Saxtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxtan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Saxtan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Saxtan in 1968 was 63, and 94 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saxtan 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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