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Bexley Family History

Bexley Name Meaning

English (Surrey and London): habitational name from Bexley in Kent (now Bexleyheath in Greater London) or Bexhill in Sussex both of which were named from Old English byxe ‘box tree’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

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


Similar surnames: Boxley, Beeley, Betley, Exley, Bodley, Beckley, Batley, Oxley, Bewley

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Where is the Bexley family from?

You can see how Bexley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bexley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bexley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Bexley families living in Surrey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bexley's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bexley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bexley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bexley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bexley. 34% of Bexley men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Bexley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bexley were Coach Trimmer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Coach Trimmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bexley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bexley 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Bexley. 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 384 military records available for the last name Bexley. For the veterans among your Bexley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bexley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bexley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bexley in 1953 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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