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Alexamder Family History

Alexamder 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: Alexander, Leader, Levander, Mcalexander, Leander, Alexandre, Leamer

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Where is the Alexamder family from?

You can see how Alexamder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alexamder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Alexamder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Alexamder families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Alexamder's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Alexamder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alexamder 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 28 census records available for the last name Alexamder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alexamder 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 Alexamder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Alexamder. For the veterans among your Alexamder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alexamder lifespan?

Average Alexamder life expectancy in 1997 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alexamder 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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