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Sextan Family History

Sextan 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, Seaton, Selman, Exton, Sultan, Sestak, Selan, Seta, Seaman

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Where is the Sextan family from?

You can see how Sextan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sextan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sextan families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sextan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sextan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sextan 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 Sextan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sextan. 25% of Sextan men worked as a Manager and 60% of Sextan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sextan were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Attendant
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Sextan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Sextan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sextan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sextan. 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 Sextan. For the veterans among your Sextan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sextan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Sextan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sextan in 1966 was 80, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sextan 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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