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Dixton Family History

Dixton 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: Ditton, Pixton, Dixon, Dixson, Hilton, Dillon, Linton, Hinton, Buxton

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Where is the Dixton family from?

You can see how Dixton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dixton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dixton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dixton families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dixton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dixton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dixton 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 Dixton ancestors do for a living?

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

What Dixton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Dixton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dixton 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Dixton. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dixton. For the veterans among your Dixton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dixton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Dixton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dixton in 1973 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dixton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dixton 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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