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Wixcey Family History

Wixcey 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: Willey, Wigley, Pixley, Wiley, Wixted, Wince, Winney, Wimpey, Withey

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Where is the Wixcey family from?

You can see how Wixcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wixcey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wixcey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wixcey families living in Middlesex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wixcey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wixcey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wixcey 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 Wixcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wixcey. 60% of Wixcey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%

What Wixcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Wixcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wixcey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wixcey. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wixcey. For the veterans among your Wixcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wixcey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Wixcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wixcey in 1967 was 74, and 62 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wixcey 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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