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Mexson Family History

Mexson 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: Melson, Merson, Maxson, Meason, Sexson, Mixson, Benson, Elson, Musson

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Where is the Mexson family from?

You can see how Mexson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mexson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mexson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mexson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mexson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mexson 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 Mexson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mexson. 100% of Mexson 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 634 census records available for the last name Mexson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mexson 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Mexson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mexson. For the veterans among your Mexson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mexson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Mexson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mexson in 1974 was 76, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mexson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mexson 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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