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Exten Family History

Exten 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: Exton, Etten, Esten, Elton, Eitel, Eden, Ellen, Osten, Eisen, Elsen

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Where is the Exten family from?

You can see how Exten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Exten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Exten families living in Wiltshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Exten's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Exten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Exten 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 Exten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Exten. 100% of Exten 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%

What Exten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Exten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exten 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Exten. 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 58 military records available for the last name Exten. For the veterans among your Exten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Exten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Exten in 1966 was 82, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Exten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exten 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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