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Rexin Family History

Rexin Name 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: Rein, Rexing, Rezin, Redin, Reis, Melin, Pepin, Rubin, Lewin, Wein

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Where is the Rexin family from?

You can see how Rexin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rexin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rexin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Rexin families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Rexin's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rexin families in 1880.
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What did your Rexin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rexin. 50% of Rexin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • None
    17%
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Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Rexin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rexin 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Rexin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 558 military records available for the last name Rexin. For the veterans among your Rexin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rexin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rexin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rexin in 1962 was 68, and 97 in 2004.

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