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Wixforth Family History

Wixforth 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: Winford, Worth, Wirth, Whitworth, Walworth, Dilworth, Wilfert

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Where is the Wixforth family from?

You can see how Wixforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wixforth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wixforth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wixforth families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wixforth's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wixforth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Wixforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wixforth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wixforth. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wixforth. For the veterans among your Wixforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wixforth lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Wixforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wixforth in 1977 was 52, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wixforth 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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