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Alexaner Family History

Alexaner 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, Alexandre, Leader, Leiner, Cleaver, Lerner, Levander

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Where is the Alexaner family from?

You can see how Alexaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alexaner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alexaner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Alexaner families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alexaner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Alexaner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Alexaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alexaner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Alexaner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Alexaner. For the veterans among your Alexaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alexaner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Alexaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Alexaner in 1976 was 54, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alexaner 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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