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Clixby Family History

Clixby Surname Meaning

From Clixby (Lincs) recorded as Clisby in 1086, Clisseby in 1177, and Clipseby in 1196, the name likely denotes a farmstead or village.

The term is derived from the Old Scandinavian word býr and the Old Danish word bȳ, which both mean 'farmstead' or 'village'.

These linguistic origins suggest a settlement that has historical significance, showing continuity through the centuries.

The name points to a connection with a man who possessed the Old Scandinavian personal name Klippr.

This rich historical context reflects the evolution of place names in England over time.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clixby family from?

You can see how Clixby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clixby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clixby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Clixby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Clixby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Clixby families in 1891.
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What did your Clixby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, First Hand Steel Smilter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clixby. 50% of Clixby men worked as a First Hand Steel Smilter and 82% of Clixby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clixby were Steelworks Labourer and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • First Hand Steel Smilter
    50%
  • Steelworks Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties (assisting Nu
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Passenger Lists

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Clixby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Clixby. For the veterans among your Clixby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clixby lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Clixby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Clixby in 1970 was 82, and 61 in 1998.

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