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Hex Family History

Hex Surname Meaning

Variant of Hicks. Compare William Hex 1665 William Hix 1667 in IGI (North Petherton Somerset);

John Hicks 1695 Thomas Hix 1697 Thomas Hex 1701 in IGI (Saint Columb Minor Cornwall);

John Hix 1722 John Hex 1725 in IGI (Tiverton Devon).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hex family from?

You can see how Hex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hex family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hex families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hex families living in Devon. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hex's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hex families in 1891.
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What did your Hex ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Stereotyper
    100%

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 Hex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hex 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Hex. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hex. For the veterans among your Hex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hex lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Hex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hex in 1970 was 86, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hex 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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