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Dixison Family History

Dixison Surname 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: Dixson, Denison, Dickson, Dixon, Jimison, Dickison, Davison, Wixson

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Where is the Dixison family from?

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

There are 84 census records available for the last name Dixison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dixison 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dixison. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dixison. For the veterans among your Dixison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dixison lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Dixison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dixison in 1976 was 77, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dixison 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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