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Jex Family History

Jex Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk and Suffolk): variant of Jacks. German: perhaps a patronymic from the personal name Jeck. Compare Jax.

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


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Where is the Jex family from?

You can see how Jex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jex family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jex families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Jex families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Jex's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Jex families in 1891.
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What did your Jex ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jex. 23% of Jex men worked as a Farmworker and 78% of Jex women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jex were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farmworker
    23%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • General Labourer Heavy Work
    10%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jex 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Jex. 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 829 military records available for the last name Jex. For the veterans among your Jex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jex lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jex in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jex 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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