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Jex Family History

Jex Name Meaning

English (Norfolk and Suffolk): variant of Jacks . German: perhaps a patronymic from the personal name Jeck . Compare Jax .

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


Similar surnames: Rex, Lex, Jax, Jew, Tea, Lem, Fey, Jee, Jean, Dax

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Where is the Jex family from?

You can see how Jex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jex family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jex families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Jex families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Jex's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jex families in 1911.
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What did your Jex ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jex. 34% of Jex men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Contractor
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jex 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Jex. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 829 military records available for the last name Jex. For the veterans among your Jex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jex lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jex in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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