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Hexel Family History

Hexel Surname 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: Hegel, Hebel, Hefel, Peel, Hamel, Hees, Hell, Hazel, Heyer, Edel

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Where is the Hexel family from?

You can see how Hexel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hexel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hexel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hexel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hexel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hexel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hexel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Hexel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hexel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hexel. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hexel. For the veterans among your Hexel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hexel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hexel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hexel in 1966 was 56, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hexel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hexel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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