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Saxsma Family History

Saxsma 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: Sama, Salama, Saxena, Sazama, Saksa, Sakuma, Samsa, Salsman, Sassman

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Where is the Saxsma family from?

You can see how Saxsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saxsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Saxsma families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Saxsma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Saxsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saxsma 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 Saxsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saxsma. 100% of Saxsma 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
    100%

What Saxsma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Saxsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxsma 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Saxsma. 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 11 military records available for the last name Saxsma. For the veterans among your Saxsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxsma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Saxsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Saxsma in 1965 was 76, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saxsma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saxsma 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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