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Rexroat Family History

Rexroat Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Rexroth .

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


Similar surnames: Rexroad, Rexrode, Groat, Roat, Rexford, De Groat, Yearout, Reffett

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Where is the Rexroat family from?

You can see how Rexroat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rexroat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rexroat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Rexroat families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Rexroat's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rexroat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rexroat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rexroat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rexroat. 43% of Rexroat men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rexroat women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rexroat were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Rexroat. 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 620 military records available for the last name Rexroat. For the veterans among your Rexroat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rexroat lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rexroat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rexroat in 1943 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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