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Sixton Family History

Sixton 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: Sexton, Sinton, Saxton, Pixton, Sitton, Simon, Hilton, Linton, Hinton

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Where is the Sixton family from?

You can see how Sixton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sixton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sixton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Sixton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Sixton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sixton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sixton 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 Sixton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sixton. 56% of Sixton 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
    56%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    23%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sixton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sixton 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Sixton. 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 108 military records available for the last name Sixton. For the veterans among your Sixton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sixton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Sixton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sixton in 1973 was 58, and 67 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sixton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sixton 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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