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Laxdal Family History

Laxdal 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: Landa, Lada, Landau, Ladas, Sandal, Handal, Andal, Mandal, Nadal

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Where is the Laxdal family from?

You can see how Laxdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laxdal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Laxdal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Laxdal families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Laxdal's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Laxdal families in 1911.
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What did your Laxdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laxdal. 80% of Laxdal 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 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Bricklayer
    20%

What Laxdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Laxdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laxdal 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Laxdal. 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 16 military records available for the last name Laxdal. For the veterans among your Laxdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laxdal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Laxdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Laxdal in 1972 was 73, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laxdal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laxdal 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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