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Rexing Family History

Rexing Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Rexingen in Baden-Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Rexing family from?

You can see how Rexing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rexing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rexing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Rexing families living in Indiana. This was about 84% of all the recorded Rexing's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rexing families in 1880.
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What did your Rexing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rexing. 56% of Rexing 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Rexing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rexing 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rexing. 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 149 military records available for the last name Rexing. For the veterans among your Rexing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rexing lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rexing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rexing in 1961 was 41, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rexing 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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