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Mixson Family History

Mixson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Megginson; see Mixon.

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


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Where is the Mixson family from?

You can see how Mixson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mixson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mixson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mixson families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mixson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mixson families in 1891.
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What did your Mixson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mixson. 27% of Mixson men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Mixson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mixson were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mixson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mixson 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Mixson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mixson. For the veterans among your Mixson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mixson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mixson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mixson in 1951 was 67, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mixson 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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