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Sixon Family History

Sixon 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: Simon, Sison, Sion, Nixon, Siron, Mixon, Saxon, Dixon, Hixon, Wixon

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Where is the Sixon family from?

You can see how Sixon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sixon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sixon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 5 Sixon families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sixon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sixon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sixon 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 Sixon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sixon. 38% of Sixon men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sixon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sixon were Porter and Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Porter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%

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Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Sixon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sixon 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Sixon. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sixon. For the veterans among your Sixon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sixon lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Sixon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sixon in 1997 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sixon 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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