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Alexson Family History

Alexson Name Meaning

Americanized form (and a Swedish variant) of Swedish Alexsson: patronymic from the personal name Alex . Both forms of the surname are rare in Sweden.

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


Similar surnames: Allison, Clemson, Abelson, Asleson, Alfson, Alderson, Alverson

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Where is the Alexson family from?

You can see how Alexson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alexson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alexson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Alexson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 35% of all the recorded Alexson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Alexson families in 1911.
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What did your Alexson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Alexson. 72% of Alexson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Alexson women worked as a Help. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Help
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alexson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alexson 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Alexson. 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 198 military records available for the last name Alexson. For the veterans among your Alexson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alexson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Alexson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Alexson in 1959 was 81, and 57 in 2004.

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