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Alexandr Family History

Alexandr 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, Alejandro, Alejandre, Leandro, Levander

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Where is the Alexandr family from?

You can see how Alexandr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alexandr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alexandr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Alexandr families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alexandr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alexandr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alexandr 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 Alexandr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alexandr. 44% of Alexandr men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Medical
    13%

What Alexandr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Alexandr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alexandr 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Alexandr. 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 210 military records available for the last name Alexandr. For the veterans among your Alexandr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alexandr lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Alexandr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Alexandr in 1973 was 78, and 74 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alexandr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alexandr 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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