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Dixwell Family History

Dixwell Surname Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Dixwell family from?

You can see how Dixwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dixwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dixwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dixwell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dixwell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dixwell families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Dixwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dixwell 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Dixwell. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dixwell. For the veterans among your Dixwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dixwell lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Dixwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dixwell in 1995 was 79, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dixwell 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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