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Hexter Family History

Hexter Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Germany): habitational name for someone from the town of Höxter in the province of Westphalia (Germany).

English (Devon and Somerset): variant of Exeter with prosthetic H- a habitational name from the city of Exeter (Devon).

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


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Where is the Hexter family from?

You can see how Hexter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hexter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hexter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hexter families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hexter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hexter families in 1911.
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What did your Hexter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Lineman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hexter. 100% of Hexter men worked as a Lineman.

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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

  • Lineman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hexter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hexter 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Hexter. 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 523 military records available for the last name Hexter. For the veterans among your Hexter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hexter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hexter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hexter in 1962 was 86, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hexter 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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