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Ixer Family History

Ixer Surname Meaning

from Ixworth (Suffolk) which is recorded as Gyxeweorde about 1040 Ixewyrðe in the 11th century and Icsewrda in 1086.

The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Gicsa *Gixa + Old English worð ‘enclosure’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Ixer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ixer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Ixer families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ixer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ixer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ixer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ixer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ixer. 100% of Ixer men worked as an Incapacitated and 85% of Ixer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Ixer. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ixer. For the veterans among your Ixer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ixer lifespan?

Average Ixer life expectancy in 1997 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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