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Brixius Family History

Brixius Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Brixius of Celtic origin (see Brice).

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


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Where is the Brixius family from?

You can see how Brixius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brixius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brixius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Brixius families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brixius's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brixius families in 1880.
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What did your Brixius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brixius. 24% of Brixius men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brixius women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brixius were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Brixius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Brixius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brixius 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Brixius. 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 320 military records available for the last name Brixius. For the veterans among your Brixius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brixius lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brixius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brixius in 1955 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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