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Rixon Name Meaning

English: variant of Rickson .

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


Similar surnames: Hixon, Wixon, Nixon, Brison, Hixson, Biron, Lion, Rix, Miron, Ion

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Where is the Rixon family from?

You can see how Rixon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rixon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rixon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 270 Rixon families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rixon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rixon families in 1891.
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What did your Rixon 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 Rixon. 12% of Rixon men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Rixon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rixon were Gardener and Housewife. .

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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
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Rixon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rixon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rixon. 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 Rixon. For the veterans among your Rixon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rixon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rixon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rixon in 1958 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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