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Dexton Family History

Dexton 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: Denton, Exton, Sexton, Deaton, Deyton, Seaton, Elton, Fenton, Buxton

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Where is the Dexton family from?

You can see how Dexton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dexton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dexton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dexton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dexton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dexton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dexton 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 Dexton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dexton. 100% of Dexton 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%

What Dexton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Dexton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dexton 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dexton. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dexton. For the veterans among your Dexton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dexton lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Dexton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dexton in 1980 was 37, and 52 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dexton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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