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Bixler Name Meaning

German: variant of Bicksler .

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


Similar surnames: Boxler, Bibler, Bieler, Pixler, Biller, Bihler, Siler, Fidler, Axler

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Where is the Bixler family from?

You can see how Bixler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bixler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bixler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bixler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bixler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bixler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bixler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bixler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bixler. 17% of Bixler men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Bixler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bixler were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Bixler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bixler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bixler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Bixler. For the veterans among your Bixler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bixler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bixler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bixler in 1946 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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