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Hixson Family History

Hixson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hickson.

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


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Where is the Hixson family from?

You can see how Hixson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hixson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hixson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Hixson families living in Dorset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hixson's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Hixson families in 1891.
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What did your Hixson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hixson. 94% of Hixson 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
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Hixson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hixson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hixson. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Hixson. For the veterans among your Hixson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hixson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hixson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hixson in 1946 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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