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Fixsen Family History

Fixsen 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: Eisen, Nissen, Ipsen, Wiesen, Fieser, Fossen, Niesen, Bissen, Giesen

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Where is the Fixsen family from?

You can see how Fixsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fixsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fixsen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Fixsen families living in Shropshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fixsen's in United Kingdom. Shropshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fixsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fixsen 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 Fixsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fixsen. 40% of Fixsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Fixsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Fixsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fixsen 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Fixsen. 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 150 military records available for the last name Fixsen. For the veterans among your Fixsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fixsen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Fixsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fixsen in 1970 was 89, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fixsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fixsen 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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