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Mixsell Family History

Mixsell 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: Meixsell, Mixell, Mansell, Bissell, Maxwell, Munsell, Meixell

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Where is the Mixsell family from?

You can see how Mixsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mixsell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mixsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mixsell families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mixsell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mixsell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mixsell 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 Mixsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mixsell. 100% of Mixsell men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Mixsell women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Mixsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Mixsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mixsell 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Mixsell. 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 122 military records available for the last name Mixsell. For the veterans among your Mixsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mixsell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mixsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mixsell in 1966 was 84, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mixsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mixsell 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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