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Nixey Family History

Nixey Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Nix or perhaps of Nixon.

Richard Nixey, bishop of Norwich (died 1535), was more usually known as Richard Nikke or Nix.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nixey family from?

You can see how Nixey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nixey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Nixey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Nixey families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nixey's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Nixey families in 1891.
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What did your Nixey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nixey. 63% of Nixey men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Nixey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nixey were Dairy Farmer and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    63%
  • Dairy Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 169 immigration records available for the last name Nixey. 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 165 military records available for the last name Nixey. For the veterans among your Nixey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nixey lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Nixey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nixey in 1982 was 70, and 79 in 1990.

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