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Exeter Family History

Exeter Surname Meaning

from the city of Exeter (Devon).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Exeter family from?

You can see how Exeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exeter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Exeter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Exeter families living in Kent. This was about 48% of all the recorded Exeter's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Exeter families in 1891.
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What did your Exeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Exeter. 100% of Exeter men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Exeter 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

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Exeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Exeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exeter 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Exeter. 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 175 military records available for the last name Exeter. For the veterans among your Exeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exeter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Exeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Exeter in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Exeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exeter 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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