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Sexauer Family History

Sexauer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Sexau in the Black Forest.

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


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Where is the Sexauer family from?

You can see how Sexauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sexauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sexauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sexauer families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sexauer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Sexauer families in 1891.
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What did your Sexauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sexauer. 22% of Sexauer men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Sexauer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sexauer were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%

What Sexauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sexauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sexauer 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Sexauer. 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 650 military records available for the last name Sexauer. For the veterans among your Sexauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sexauer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sexauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sexauer in 1944 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sexauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sexauer 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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