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Rixton Family History

Rixton 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: Ruxton, Pixton, Rixon, Hilton, Linton, Hinton, Ruston, Buxton, Wilton

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Where is the Rixton family from?

You can see how Rixton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rixton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rixton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Rixton families living in Dorset. This was about 62% of all the recorded Rixton's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Rixton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rixton 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 Rixton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rixton. 100% of Rixton men worked as a House Painter and 100% of Rixton 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

  • House Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rixton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Rixton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rixton 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rixton. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rixton. For the veterans among your Rixton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rixton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Rixton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rixton in 1974 was 51, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rixton 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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