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Nixson Family History

Nixson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Nixon.

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


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Where is the Nixson family from?

You can see how Nixson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nixson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nixson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Nixson families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nixson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nixson families in 1891.
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What did your Nixson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nixson. 89% of Nixson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • U Household Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nixson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nixson 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Nixson. 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 513 military records available for the last name Nixson. For the veterans among your Nixson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nixson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nixson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nixson in 1961 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nixson 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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