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Fex Family History

Fex 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: Fox, Fei, Fey, Fee, Feo, Rex, Jex, Fix, Lex, Fax

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Where is the Fex family from?

You can see how Fex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fex family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fex families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Fex families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fex's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fex families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fex 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 Fex ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fex. 100% of Fex 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Fex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fex 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Fex. 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 410 military records available for the last name Fex. For the veterans among your Fex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fex lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fex in 1966 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fex

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fex 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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