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Hexton Family History

Hexton 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: Henton, Exton, Sexton, Heaton, Haxton, Helton, Heuton, Heston, Hector

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Where is the Hexton family from?

You can see how Hexton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hexton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hexton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hexton families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hexton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hexton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hexton 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 Hexton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hexton. 100% of Hexton women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hexton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Hexton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hexton 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Hexton. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hexton. For the veterans among your Hexton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hexton lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Hexton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hexton in 1983 was 71, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hexton 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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