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Wixted Family History

Wixted Surname Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name from Wickstead in Wirswall (Cheshire) or possibly in some instances from Wicksted Farm in Highworth (Wiltshire) both of which derive from Old English wīc ‘dwelling specialized farm dairy farm’ + stede ‘place’.

This form of the surname has been established in Ireland since the 17th century.

In Ireland it is primarily found in County Tipperary.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wixted family from?

You can see how Wixted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wixted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wixted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Wixted families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wixted's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wixted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wixted 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 Wixted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wixted. 24% of Wixted men worked as a Clerk and 13% of Wixted women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wixted were Druggist and Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Druggist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Wixted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wixted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wixted 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Wixted. 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 429 military records available for the last name Wixted. For the veterans among your Wixted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wixted lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wixted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wixted in 1950 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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