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Brixey Family History

Brixey Surname Meaning

English: from the Old English personal name Beorhtsige Brihtsige (from beorht briht ‘bright’ + sige ‘victory’).

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


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Where is the Brixey family from?

You can see how Brixey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brixey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brixey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Brixey families living in Hampshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Brixey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Brixey families in 1891.
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What did your Brixey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brixey. 60% of Brixey men worked as an Incapacitated and 91% of Brixey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brixey were Builders Labourer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brixey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brixey 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 Brixey. 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 935 military records available for the last name Brixey. For the veterans among your Brixey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brixey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Brixey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brixey in 1945 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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