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Alexander Family History
Alexander Genealogy & Family TreeAlexander is a Scottish surname from Kintyre, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Greek name Alexander which means “defender of men.” Queen Margaret brought the name to Scotland when she heard the name in a Hungarian court and named her son Alexander. Roots for this surname can also be found in Ireland and Russia.
Other spellings include “MacAlexander,” “MacAlexter,” “Alisandre,” “Alischoner,” “Alsinder,” “Alecksander,” and “Alexandri.” Notable people with the surname include American actress Sasha Alexander (Rizzoli & Isles, Yes Man, NCIS), American Olympic athlete Gwen Alexander (field hockey), American author Lloyd Alexander (The Chronicles of Prydian series, Cricket, The Time Cat), and American actress Jaimie Alexander (Thor, The Last Stand, Rest Stop). The first Alexander to come to America was Jon Alexander in Virginia in 1653.
Alexander Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Gilbert Alexander -- --, 1814 March 16, 1898
- John Alexander -- --, 1810 January 26, 1887
- Gilbert Alexander -- --, 1814 March 16, 1898
- Andrew Kirkland Alexander -- --, 1839 April 11, 1921
- James Gibson Alexander -- --, 1851 December 8, 1925
Alexander Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Gilbert Alexander -- --, 1814 March 16, 1898
- Hugh Alexander -- --, 1723
- John Alexander -- --, 1718 Ayrshire
- William Alexander -- --, 1685 April 0, 1759
- Margaret Alexander -- --, 1880 November 7, 1881
