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Saxen Family History

Saxen 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: Saxena, Saxe, Saxer, Sagen, Saxon, Sayen, Salen, Sayer, Hagen, Sales

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Where is the Saxen family from?

You can see how Saxen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saxen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Saxen families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Saxen's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Saxen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saxen 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 Saxen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saxen. 56% of Saxen 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
    56%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Saxen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Saxen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxen 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Saxen. 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 96 military records available for the last name Saxen. For the veterans among your Saxen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Saxen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Saxen in 1964 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saxen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saxen 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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