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Exell Family History

Exell Surname Meaning

see Exall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Exell family from?

You can see how Exell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Exell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Exell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Exell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Exell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Exell 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 Exell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Exell. 28% of Exell men worked as a Gardener and 76% of Exell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Exell were General Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    28%
  • Coal Hewer
    19%
  • Bank Cashier
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Exell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exell 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Exell. 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 393 military records available for the last name Exell. For the veterans among your Exell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Exell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Exell in 1966 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exell 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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