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Wixen Family History

Wixen 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: Wien, Widen, Wigen, Wixon, Wilen, Wen, Bien, Lien, Eisen, Wise

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Where is the Wixen family from?

You can see how Wixen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wixen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wixen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Wixen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wixen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wixen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wixen 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 Wixen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wixen. 100% of Wixen 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
    100%

What Wixen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Wixen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wixen 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Wixen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wixen. For the veterans among your Wixen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wixen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Wixen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wixen in 1966 was 72, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wixen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wixen 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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