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Dexer Family History

Dexer 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: Deger, Deter, Deer, Defer, Dexter, Dever, Beer, Peter, Dreyer, Lever

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Where is the Dexer family from?

You can see how Dexer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dexer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dexer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dexer families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dexer's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dexer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dexer 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 Dexer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dexer. 100% of Dexer 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 108 census records available for the last name Dexer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dexer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dexer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dexer. For the veterans among your Dexer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dexer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dexer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dexer

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