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Exter Family History

Exter Surname Meaning

see Exeter.

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


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Where is the Exter family from?

You can see how Exter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Exter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Exter families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Exter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Exter families in 1891.
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What did your Exter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Exter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exter 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Exter. 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 601 military records available for the last name Exter. For the veterans among your Exter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Exter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Exter in 1963 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exter 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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