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Lex Name Meaning

German and Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Alexius Alexis .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Leo, Lem, Len, Lux, Ales, Jex, Lev, Ley, Alex, Leu

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Where is the Lex family from?

You can see how Lex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lex family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lex families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Lex families living in Surrey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Lex's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Lex families in 1891.
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What did your Lex ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lex. 100% of Lex women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lex 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Lex. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lex. For the veterans among your Lex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lex lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lex in 1948 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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