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Alexands Family History

Alexands 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, Alexis, Alanis, Altland, Allemand, Cleland

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Where is the Alexands family from?

You can see how Alexands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alexands family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Alexands families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Alexands families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alexands's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Alexands families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Alexands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alexands 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Alexands. 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 2 military records available for the last name Alexands. For the veterans among your Alexands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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