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Sixel Family History

Sixel 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: Sidel, Sigel, Bixel, Kiel, Eitel, Savel, Siegel, Six, Axel, Sobel

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Where is the Sixel family from?

You can see how Sixel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sixel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sixel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sixel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sixel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sixel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sixel 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 Sixel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sixel. 58% of Sixel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Sixel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Sixel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sixel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sixel. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sixel. For the veterans among your Sixel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sixel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sixel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sixel in 1965 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sixel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sixel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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