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Saxner Family History

Saxner 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: Saxer, Sarner, Saner, Sanner, Sayer, Tanner, Garner, Warner, Salter

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Where is the Saxner family from?

You can see how Saxner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Saxner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saxner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saxner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saxner 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 27 census records available for the last name Saxner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Saxner. 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 4 military records available for the last name Saxner. For the veterans among your Saxner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Saxner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Saxner in 1979 was 64, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saxner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saxner 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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