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Saxhaug Family History

Saxhaug 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: Schaul, Schaub, Haug, Shang, Schau, Sacha, Sandau, Schaum, Saha

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Where is the Saxhaug family from?

You can see how Saxhaug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxhaug family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saxhaug family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Saxhaug's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Saxhaug families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saxhaug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saxhaug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saxhaug. 100% of Saxhaug men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Saxhaug family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Saxhaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxhaug 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Saxhaug. 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 46 military records available for the last name Saxhaug. For the veterans among your Saxhaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxhaug lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Saxhaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Saxhaug in 1956 was 56, and 94 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saxhaug 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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