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Bexell Family History

Bexell 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: Boxell, Bedell, Bell, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell, Ezell, Bodell, Bedel

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Where is the Bexell family from?

You can see how Bexell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bexell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bexell families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Bexell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bexell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bexell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bexell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bexell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bexell. 100% of Bexell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bexell women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Bexell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Bexell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bexell 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Bexell. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bexell. For the veterans among your Bexell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bexell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bexell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bexell in 1965 was 35, and 35 in 2004.

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