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Bixel Family History

Bixel Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Bichsel.

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


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Where is the Bixel family from?

You can see how Bixel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bixel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bixel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bixel family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bixel's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bixel families in 1891.
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What did your Bixel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bixel. 28% of Bixel men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Bixel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bixel were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • School Teacher
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bixel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bixel 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Bixel. 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 684 military records available for the last name Bixel. For the veterans among your Bixel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bixel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Bixel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bixel in 1953 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bixel 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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