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Sexey Family History

Sexey 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: Seley, Sevey, Seney, Saxby, Seeley, Maxey, Dewey, Seery, Newey, See

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Where is the Sexey family from?

You can see how Sexey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sexey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sexey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Sexey families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sexey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sexey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sexey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sexey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sexey. 100% of Sexey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sexey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Sexey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sexey 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 Sexey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sexey. For the veterans among your Sexey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sexey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Sexey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sexey in 1978 was 71, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sexey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sexey 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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