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Anixter Family History

Anixter 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: Knitter, Mixter, Banister, Winter, Anker, Alter, Minter, Ganter

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Where is the Anixter family from?

You can see how Anixter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anixter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anixter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Anixter families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Anixter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Anixter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anixter 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 Anixter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anixter. 60% of Anixter men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Attorney
    40%

What Anixter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Anixter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anixter 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Anixter. 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 50 military records available for the last name Anixter. For the veterans among your Anixter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anixter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Anixter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Anixter in 1963 was 74, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anixter 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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