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Fexton Family History

Fexton 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: Fenton, Felton, Exton, Sexton, Seaton, Elton, Buxton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Fexton family from?

You can see how Fexton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fexton family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Fexton families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Fexton family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fexton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fexton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fexton 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 Fexton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fexton. 100% of Fexton 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 70 census records available for the last name Fexton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fexton 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fexton. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fexton. For the veterans among your Fexton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fexton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fexton

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