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Thixton Family History

Thixton 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: Thaxton, Hilton, Hinton, Chilton, Whiston, Whitton, Haxton, Tipton

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Where is the Thixton family from?

You can see how Thixton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thixton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thixton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Thixton families living in Norfolk. This was about 51% of all the recorded Thixton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Thixton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thixton 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 Thixton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thixton. 29% of Thixton men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Thixton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thixton were Truck Driver 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Thixton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thixton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thixton 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Thixton. 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 296 military records available for the last name Thixton. For the veterans among your Thixton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thixton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thixton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thixton in 1964 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thixton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thixton 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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