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Dixsen Family History

Dixsen 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, Eisen, Nissen, Ipsen, Wiesen, Dixie, Niesen, Dillen, Diesel

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Where is the Dixsen family from?

You can see how Dixsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dixsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dixsen families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dixsen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Dixsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dixsen 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 Dixsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dixsen. 100% of Dixsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dixsen women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Dixsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dixsen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dixsen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dixsen. For the veterans among your Dixsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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