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Mexia Name Meaning

Spanish (Mexía): variant of Mejía (see Mejia ).

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


Similar surnames: Melia, Mejia, Mei, Melis, Melin, Xia, Meis, Mehta, Merida, Maria

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Where is the Mexia family from?

You can see how Mexia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mexia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mexia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mexia families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mexia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mexia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mexia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mexia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mexia. 82% of Mexia 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
    82%
  • Truck Gardener
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mexia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mexia 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Mexia. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mexia. For the veterans among your Mexia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mexia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mexia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mexia in 1970 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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