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Wixson Family History

Wixson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wickson.

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


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Where is the Wixson family from?

You can see how Wixson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wixson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wixson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wixson families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wixson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wixson families in 1891.
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What did your Wixson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wixson. 17% of Wixson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Wixson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wixson were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Passenger Lists

There are 254 immigration records available for the last name Wixson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wixson. For the veterans among your Wixson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wixson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wixson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wixson in 1955 was 64, and 64 in 2004.

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