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Sextom Family History

Sextom 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, Exton, Seto, Sesto, Saxton, Setton, Textor, Sefton

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Where is the Sextom family from?

You can see how Sextom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sextom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sextom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sextom families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Sextom's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sextom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sextom 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 35 census records available for the last name Sextom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sextom 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sextom. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sextom. For the veterans among your Sextom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sextom lifespan?

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