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Mixdorf Family History

Mixdorf 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: Nixdorf, Indorf, Mundorf, Kasdorf, Milford, Medoff, Mondor, Nondorf

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Where is the Mixdorf family from?

You can see how Mixdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mixdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mixdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Mixdorf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mixdorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mixdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mixdorf 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 Mixdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mixdorf. 25% of Mixdorf men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Mixdorf women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mixdorf were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Mixdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Mixdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mixdorf 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mixdorf. 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 96 military records available for the last name Mixdorf. For the veterans among your Mixdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mixdorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mixdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mixdorf in 1962 was 72, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mixdorf 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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