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Mex Family History

Mex 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: Max, Mei, Mew, Mee, Mox, Meo, Men, Mix, Rex, Jex

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Where is the Mex family from?

You can see how Mex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mex family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mex families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mex family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mex's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mex families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mex surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mex ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mex. 34% of Mex 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Waiter
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mex 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Mex. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Mex. For the veterans among your Mex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mex lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mex in 1966 was 78, and 75 in 2003.

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