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Hexom Family History

Hexom 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: Hexum, Herod, Helm, Heron, Heim, Hero, Hext, Herm, Heyob, Hom

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Where is the Hexom family from?

You can see how Hexom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hexom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hexom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hexom families living in Derbyshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hexom's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hexom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hexom 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 Hexom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hexom. 46% of Hexom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hexom women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hexom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Hexom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hexom 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hexom. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hexom. For the veterans among your Hexom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hexom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hexom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hexom in 1963 was 76, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hexom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hexom 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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