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Lexa Family History

Lexa Surname Meaning

Czech, Slovak, and German: from a shortened form of the personal name Alexandr (Czech) Alexander (Slovak and German).

As a surname of German origin, it is also found in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Lexa family from?

You can see how Lexa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lexa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lexa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lexa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lexa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lexa families in 1891.
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What did your Lexa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lexa. 39% of Lexa men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lexa women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lexa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lexa 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Lexa. 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 762 military records available for the last name Lexa. For the veterans among your Lexa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lexa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lexa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lexa in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lexa 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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