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Sexson Family History

Sexson Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Sexton.

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


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Where is the Sexson family from?

You can see how Sexson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sexson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sexson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sexson families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sexson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sexson families in 1891.
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What did your Sexson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sexson. 55% of Sexson men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Sexson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sexson were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sexson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sexson 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Sexson. 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 608 military records available for the last name Sexson. For the veterans among your Sexson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sexson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sexson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sexson in 1952 was 71, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sexson 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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