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Wixom Family History

Wixom Surname Meaning

English: probably an altered form of Wixon (see Wickson).

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


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Where is the Wixom family from?

You can see how Wixom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wixom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wixom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wixom families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wixom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wixom families in 1891.
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What did your Wixom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wixom. 25% of Wixom men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wixom women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wixom were Farm Operator and Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 77 immigration records available for the last name Wixom. 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 691 military records available for the last name Wixom. For the veterans among your Wixom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wixom lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wixom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wixom in 1961 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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