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Wixton Family History

Wixton 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: Wilton, Winton, Pixton, Wigton, Wixon, Wixson, Hilton, Linton, Hinton

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Where is the Wixton family from?

You can see how Wixton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wixton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wixton families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wixton's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wixton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wixton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wixton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wixton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wixton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wixton. For the veterans among your Wixton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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