Rex Family History

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Rex Name Meaning

English: variant of Ricks. German: habitational name from a place so named near Fulda. Latinized form of German Koenig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rux, Rey, Ree, Re, Rew, Ren, Rix, Jex, Reh, Roen

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Rex Family Origin

Where is the Rex family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Rex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rex family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rex families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 63 Rex families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rex's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rex families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rex surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rex Family Occupations

    What did your Rex ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Rex. 20% of Rex men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Rex women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rex were Carpenter and Housekeeper

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Laborer
      20%
    • Farmer
      14%
    • Salesman
      6%
    • Carpenter
      4%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Housewife
      10%
    • Clerk
      7%
    • Teacher
      7%
    • Housekeeper
      6%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Rex Historical Records

    What Rex family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Rex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rex census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Rex. 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 Card

    There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Rex. For the veterans among your Rex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rex Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rex lifespan?

    Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rex in 1947 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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