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Exson Family History

Exson 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: Elson, Exton, Eason, Esson, Eison, Axson, Edson, Sexson, Son, Easton

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Where is the Exson family from?

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

What did your Exson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Exson. 100% of Exson 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Exson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Exson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Exson. For the veterans among your Exson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Exson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Exson in 1967 was 78, and 70 in 2002.

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