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Lexby Family History

Lexby 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: Leiby, Leib, Ley, Saxby, Leroy, Levy, Lesky, Selby, Lusby, Denby

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Where is the Lexby family from?

You can see how Lexby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lexby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lexby family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lexby's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lexby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lexby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Lexby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lexby 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Lexby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Lexby. For the veterans among your Lexby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lexby lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Lexby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lexby in 1975 was 84, and 66 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lexby 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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