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Pixby Family History

Pixby 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: Bixby, Saxby, Wilby, Kilby, Kirby, Kibby, Pixley, Risby, Milby, Irby

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Where is the Pixby family from?

You can see how Pixby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pixby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pixby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pixby family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pixby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pixby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pixby 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 37 census records available for the last name Pixby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pixby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pixby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pixby. For the veterans among your Pixby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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