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Nex Family History

Nex Surname Meaning

variant either of Nix or of Neck (1) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Nex family from?

You can see how Nex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nex family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nex families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Nex families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Nex's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nex families in 1891.
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What did your Nex ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nex. 100% of Nex men worked as a Carpenter and 87% of Nex 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Drapery Assistant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nex 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Nex. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nex. For the veterans among your Nex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nex lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Nex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nex in 1969 was 75, and 54 in 2001.

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