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Alexi Family History

Alexi 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: Alexis, Alexy, Alexa, Alex, Alesi, Ali, Lei, Aloi, Ales, Ale

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Where is the Alexi family from?

You can see how Alexi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alexi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Alexi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Alexi family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alexi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alexi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alexi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alexi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alexi. 34% of Alexi men worked as a Janitor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    34%
  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Catcher
    34%

What Alexi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Alexi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alexi 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Alexi. 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 70 military records available for the last name Alexi. For the veterans among your Alexi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alexi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Alexi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Alexi in 1967 was 85, and 57 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alexi 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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