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Elex Family History

Elex Name 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: Eley, Lex, Elek, Alex, Lee, Leo, Eden, Elmer, Ellen, Ley

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Where is the Elex family from?

You can see how Elex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elex family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Elex families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Elex families living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Elex's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Elex families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elex surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elex ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elex. 72% of Elex men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farming
    29%
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Elex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elex 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Elex. 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 22 military records available for the last name Elex. For the veterans among your Elex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elex lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Elex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Elex in 1977 was 72, and 86 in 1996.

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