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Exum Family History

Exum Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Axsom. This surname is also common among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Exum family from?

You can see how Exum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Exum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Exum family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Exum's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Exum families in 1891.
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What did your Exum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Exum. 29% of Exum men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Exum women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Exum were Farming and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Exum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exum 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Exum. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Exum. For the veterans among your Exum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Exum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Exum in 1955 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exum 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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