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Sixmith Family History

Sixmith 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: Smith, Simich, Schmith, Skipwith, Niemuth, Dixit, Simic, Smitha

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Where is the Sixmith family from?

You can see how Sixmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sixmith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sixmith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sixmith families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sixmith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sixmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sixmith 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 Sixmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sixmith. 100% of Sixmith men worked as a Taxi Proprietor.

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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

  • Taxi Proprietor
    100%

What Sixmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Sixmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sixmith 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sixmith. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sixmith. For the veterans among your Sixmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sixmith lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Sixmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sixmith in 1968 was 86, and 98 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sixmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sixmith 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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