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Hexl Family History

Hexl 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: Hell, Hehl, Heil, Hext, Hejl, Heyl, Heal, Herl, Hebl, Bell

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Where is the Hexl family from?

You can see how Hexl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hexl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hexl families living in Kentucky. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hexl's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hexl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hexl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Hexl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hexl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hexl. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hexl. For the veterans among your Hexl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hexl 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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