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Dixson Family History

Dixson Name Meaning

English: variant of Dickson .

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


Similar surnames: Wixson, Dison, Hixson, Mixson, Hixon, Wixon, Axson, Bilson, Dyson

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Where is the Dixson family from?

You can see how Dixson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dixson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dixson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Dixson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dixson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Dixson families in 1911.
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What did your Dixson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dixson. 59% of Dixson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dixson women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dixson were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Dixson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dixson 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 Dixson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Dixson. For the veterans among your Dixson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dixson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dixson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dixson in 1947 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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