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Sexston Family History

Sexston 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: Sexton, Sexson, Easton, Seaton, Beaston, Elston, Exton, Benston

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Where is the Sexston family from?

You can see how Sexston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sexston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sexston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sexston family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sexston's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Sexston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sexston 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 46 census records available for the last name Sexston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sexston 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sexston. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sexston. For the veterans among your Sexston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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