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Hixan Family History

Hixan 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: Hixon, Han, Qian, Lian, Dinan, Hasan, Human, Milan, Haan, Horan

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Where is the Hixan family from?

You can see how Hixan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hixan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hixan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hixan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hixan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hixan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Hixan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hixan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hixan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hixan. For the veterans among your Hixan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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