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Alexandersen Family History

Alexandersen Name 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: Alexander, Alexandre, Andersen, Alejandre, Anderson, Enderson

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Where is the Alexandersen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alexandersen 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 Alexandersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alexandersen. 100% of Alexandersen men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Alexandersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alexandersen 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Alexandersen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Alexandersen. For the veterans among your Alexandersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alexandersen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Alexandersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alexandersen in 1959 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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