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Exl Family History

Exl 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: Ell, Eul, Ehl, Xu, Bell, Gal, Beal, Real, Sol, Kil

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Where is the Exl family from?

You can see how Exl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Exl family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Exl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Exl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Exl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Exl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Exl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Exl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exl 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Exl. 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 102 military records available for the last name Exl. For the veterans among your Exl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Exl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Exl in 1963 was 80, and 69 in 1984.

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