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Alexanders Family History

Alexanders 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, Levander, Mcalexander, Leander, Leaders

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Where is the Alexanders family from?

You can see how Alexanders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alexanders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alexanders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Alexanders family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alexanders's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Alexanders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alexanders 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 Alexanders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alexanders. 100% of Alexanders women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alexanders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alexanders 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Alexanders. 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 588 military records available for the last name Alexanders. For the veterans among your Alexanders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alexanders lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Alexanders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alexanders in 1966 was 86, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alexanders 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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