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Hixon Family History

Hixon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hickson.

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


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Where is the Hixon family from?

You can see how Hixon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hixon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hixon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Hixon families living in Lancashire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Hixon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hixon families in 1891.
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What did your Hixon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Canal Boatman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hixon. 34% of Hixon men worked as a Canal Boatman and 79% of Hixon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hixon were Gardener 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

  • Canal Boatman
    34%
  • Canal Boatman Heavy Worker
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Hixon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hixon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hixon. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hixon. For the veterans among your Hixon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hixon lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hixon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hixon in 1940 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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