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Elexander Family History

Elexander 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, Levander, Elander, Leander, Lander, Leader, Melander

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Where is the Elexander family from?

You can see how Elexander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elexander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elexander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Elexander families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elexander's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elexander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elexander 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 Elexander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elexander. 44% of Elexander men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Elexander women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elexander were Farming and Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Elexander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elexander 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Elexander. 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 139 military records available for the last name Elexander. For the veterans among your Elexander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elexander lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Elexander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Elexander in 1971 was 98, and 86 in 1999.

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