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Exchange Family History

Exchange 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: Chang, Chance, Lachance, Cange, Eichinger, Schang, Schane, Schanke

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Where is the Exchange family from?

You can see how Exchange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exchange family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Exchange families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Exchange's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Exchange families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Exchange surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Exchange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exchange 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Exchange. 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 72 military records available for the last name Exchange. For the veterans among your Exchange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exchange lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Exchange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Exchange in 1968 was 49, and 70 in 2000.

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