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Dixion Family History

Dixion Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Dixon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dixion family from?

You can see how Dixion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dixion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dixion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Dixion family living in Berwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dixion's in Scotland. Berwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dixion families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dixion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dixion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dixion. 37% of Dixion men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Dixion women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dixion were Labor and Farm 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dixion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dixion 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Dixion. 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 168 military records available for the last name Dixion. For the veterans among your Dixion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dixion lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Dixion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dixion in 1977 was 87, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dixion ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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