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Dixy Family History

Dixy 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: Dix, Dixey, Day, Dick, Dery, Dury, Dill, Six, Din, Dey

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Where is the Dixy family from?

You can see how Dixy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dixy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dixy families living in Alabama. This was about 73% of all the recorded Dixy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Dixy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dixy 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 109 census records available for the last name Dixy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dixy 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dixy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dixy. For the veterans among your Dixy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dixy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dixy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dixy

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