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Alexnader Family History

Alexnader 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, Leader, Blender, Lender, Leander, Allinder, Arender

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Where is the Alexnader family from?

You can see how Alexnader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alexnader family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alexnader families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Alexnader family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alexnader's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Alexnader families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alexnader 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 Alexnader ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Alexnader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Alexnader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alexnader 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Alexnader. 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 79 military records available for the last name Alexnader. For the veterans among your Alexnader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alexnader lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Alexnader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Alexnader in 1973 was 80, and 46 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alexnader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alexnader 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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