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Waxer Family History

Waxer 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: Water, Wager, Wafer, Waser, Saxer, Waner, Waker, Waber, Waxler, Sayer

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Where is the Waxer family from?

You can see how Waxer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waxer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waxer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waxer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waxer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waxer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waxer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Presser
    100%

What Waxer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Waxer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waxer 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Waxer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Waxer. For the veterans among your Waxer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waxer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Waxer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Waxer in 1960 was 40, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waxer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waxer 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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