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Sixt Family History

Sixt Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name Latin Sixtus a variant of Sextus ‘sixth(-born)’. The Latin name was borne by various early Christian saints and popes and subsequently adopted in their honor.

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


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Where is the Sixt family from?

You can see how Sixt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sixt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sixt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Sixt families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sixt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sixt families in 1880.
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What did your Sixt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sixt. 100% of Sixt 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sixt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sixt 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Sixt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sixt. For the veterans among your Sixt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sixt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sixt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sixt in 1964 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sixt 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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