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Fixton Family History

Fixton 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: Fitton, Pixton, Finton, Hilton, Linton, Hinton, Fenton, Buxton

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Where is the Fixton family from?

You can see how Fixton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fixton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fixton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fixton family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Fixton's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fixton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fixton 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 39 census records available for the last name Fixton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fixton 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fixton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fixton. For the veterans among your Fixton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fixton lifespan?

Average Fixton life expectancy in 1970 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fixton 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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