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Mexes Family History

Mexes 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: Mewes, Mees, Miles, Moses, Melis, Lees, Meyer, Meis, Hees, Means

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Where is the Mexes family from?

You can see how Mexes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mexes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mexes families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mexes's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Mexes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mexes 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 Mexes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mexes 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mexes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mexes. For the veterans among your Mexes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mexes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Mexes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mexes in 1977 was 82, and 102 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mexes 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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