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Ixon Family History

Ixon 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: Axon, Nixon, Mixon, Ison, Ion, Dixon, Hixon, Wixon, Rixon, Son

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Where is the Ixon family from?

You can see how Ixon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ixon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Ixon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ixon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ixon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ixon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ixon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ixon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Structural Painter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ixon. 100% of Ixon men worked as a Structural Painter.

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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

  • Structural Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Ixon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ixon 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ixon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ixon. For the veterans among your Ixon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ixon lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Ixon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ixon in 1984 was 72, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ixon 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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