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Exon Family History

Exon Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a shortened form of Exoniensis the Latin adjectival form of Exonia.

The Latin name for the city of Exeter in Devon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Exon family from?

You can see how Exon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Exon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Exon families living in Somerset. This was about 36% of all the recorded Exon's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Exon families in 1891.
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What did your Exon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Exon. 25% of Exon men worked as a Master Baker and 72% of Exon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Exon were Painter and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • Master Baker
    25%
  • Wood Machinist
    25%
  • Underground Coal Hewer (heavy Worker)
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Exon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exon 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Exon. 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 346 military records available for the last name Exon. For the veterans among your Exon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Exon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Exon in 1957 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exon 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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