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Hixon Name Meaning

English: variant of Hickson .

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


Similar surnames: Hixson, Rixon, Wixon, Nixon, Dixson, Biron, Lion, Higson, Mixon, Ion

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Where is the Hixon family from?

You can see how Hixon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hixon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hixon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Hixon families living in Ohio. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hixon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hixon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hixon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hixon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hixon. 18% of Hixon men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Hixon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hixon were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Maid
    6%
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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Hixon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hixon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hixon. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hixon. For the veterans among your Hixon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hixon lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hixon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hixon in 1940 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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