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Dexan Family History

Dexan Surname 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: Dean, Degan, Devan, Dewan, Deman, Bean, Duan, Dear, Deak, Neman

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Where is the Dexan family from?

You can see how Dexan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dexan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Dexan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Dexan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dexan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dexan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Dexan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dexan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dexan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dexan. For the veterans among your Dexan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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