This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wixey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wixey Family History

Wixey Surname Meaning

from the ‘land of Wixi lying near the grange of Caldechote’ 1236 in Berkeley Castle Muniments (Gloucs).

The origin of the place-name cannot be certain without a greater number of early forms.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wixey family from?

You can see how Wixey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wixey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wixey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Wixey families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wixey's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Wixey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wixey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wixey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wixey. 34% of Wixey men worked as a Cowman and 70% of Wixey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wixey were Farm Labourer and Household Duties.

View Census Data for Wixey | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Household Duties
    7%

What Wixey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wixey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wixey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wixey

Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Wixey. 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.

View all Wixey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Wixey. For the veterans among your Wixey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wixey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wixey family history

Discover More

What is the average Wixey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Wixey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wixey in 1968 was 86, and 19 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wixey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wixey 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wixey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial