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Pexby Family History

Pexby 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: Penny, Saxby, Percy, Perry, Selby, Denby, Welby, Presby, Newby, Haxby

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Where is the Pexby family from?

You can see how Pexby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pexby family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Pexby families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pexby's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pexby families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Pexby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pexby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pexby. 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 military records available for the last name Pexby. For the veterans among your Pexby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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