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Sexer Family History

Sexer 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: Sever, Seger, Seyer, Seher, Saxer, Seder, Seier, Seber, Semer, Seper

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Where is the Sexer family from?

You can see how Sexer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sexer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sexer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sexer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sexer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sexer 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 48 census records available for the last name Sexer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sexer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sexer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sexer. For the veterans among your Sexer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sexer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Sexer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sexer in 1981 was 73, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sexer 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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