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Sexon Family History

Sexon Surname Meaning

see Sexton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sexon family from?

You can see how Sexon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sexon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sexon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Sexon families living in Devon. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sexon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sexon families in 1891.
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What did your Sexon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sexon. 100% of Sexon 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sexon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sexon 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Sexon. 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 145 military records available for the last name Sexon. For the veterans among your Sexon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sexon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Sexon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sexon in 1974 was 63, and 64 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sexon 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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