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Hext Family History

Hext Surname Meaning

English (Devon): nickname from Middle English hext ‘tallest highest’ (Old English hēhst superlative of hēah ‘high’).

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


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Where is the Hext family from?

You can see how Hext families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hext family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hext families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 165 Hext families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hext's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hext families in 1891.
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What did your Hext ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hext. 32% of Hext men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Hext women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hext were Stone Cutter and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    10%
  • Stone Cutter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • None
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hext. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hext 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Hext. 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 Hext. For the veterans among your Hext ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hext lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hext life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hext in 1961 was 53, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hext 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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