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Saxer Family History

Saxer Surname Meaning

German: ethnic name for someone from (Lower) Saxony. Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a place called Sax or Saxe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Saxer family from?

You can see how Saxer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saxer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Saxer families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Saxer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saxer families in 1891.
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What did your Saxer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saxer. 50% of Saxer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Dress Machinist
    50%

What Saxer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Saxer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxer 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Saxer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saxer. For the veterans among your Saxer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Saxer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Saxer in 1949 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saxer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saxer 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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