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Saxild Family History

Saxild 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: Schild, Saile, Said, David, Saul, Harold, Sala, Basil, Child, Sabin

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Where is the Saxild family from?

You can see how Saxild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxild family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saxild family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Saxild's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Saxild families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saxild surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Saxild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxild 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Saxild. 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 14 military records available for the last name Saxild. For the veterans among your Saxild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxild lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Saxild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Saxild in 1973 was 93, and 89 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saxild 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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