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Pex Family History

Pex 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: Pei, Pax, Pen, Rex, Pee, Jex, Pew, Lex, Pea, Bex

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Where is the Pex family from?

You can see how Pex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pex family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pex families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pex family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pex's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Pex families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pex 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 229 census records available for the last name Pex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pex 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Pex. 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 80 military records available for the last name Pex. For the veterans among your Pex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pex lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1986, in the United States, Pex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pex in 1981 was 82, and 86 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pex 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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