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Hexem Family History

Hexem 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: Hexum, Helm, Hees, Heyer, Hee, Heim, Heier, Hatem, Heien, Hegel

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Where is the Hexem family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hexem. 53% of Hexem men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    53%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Contractor
    12%

What Hexem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Hexem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hexem 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hexem. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hexem. For the veterans among your Hexem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hexem lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hexem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hexem in 1969 was 93, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hexem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hexem 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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