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Dixen Family History

Dixen Name 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: Dixon, Dixey, Diven, Wien, Bien, Dinan, Lien, Eisen, Din, Dolen

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Where is the Dixen family from?

You can see how Dixen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dixen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dixen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dixen family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dixen's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Dixen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dixen 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 Dixen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dixen. 48% of Dixen men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dixen women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dixen were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dixen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dixen 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Dixen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 211 military records available for the last name Dixen. For the veterans among your Dixen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dixen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Dixen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dixen in 1974 was 39, and 88 in 2003.

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