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Rixson Family History

Rixson Surname Meaning

see Rixon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rixson family from?

You can see how Rixson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rixson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rixson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Rixson families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rixson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rixson families in 1891.
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What did your Rixson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rixson. 100% of Rixson men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Rixson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Hospital Domestic
    6%
  • Cotton Cop Packer Dye Works
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%

What Rixson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rixson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rixson 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Rixson. 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 101 military records available for the last name Rixson. For the veterans among your Rixson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rixson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rixson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rixson in 1968 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rixson 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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