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Wixsom Family History

Wixsom 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: Wixom, Wixson, Winsor, Wilson, Wisor, Wisdom, Wassom, Windom, Wixon

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Where is the Wixsom family from?

You can see how Wixsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wixsom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wixsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wixsom families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Wixsom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wixsom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wixsom 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 Wixsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wixsom. 100% of Wixsom men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Wixsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wixsom 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wixsom. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wixsom. For the veterans among your Wixsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wixsom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wixsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wixsom in 1963 was 80, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wixsom 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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