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Pixell Family History

Pixell 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: Mixell, Pinell, Pell, Wivell, Powell, Pill, Boxell, Piela, Widell

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Where is the Pixell family from?

You can see how Pixell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pixell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Pixell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pixell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pixell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pixell 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 Pixell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pixell. 100% of Pixell women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Pixell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Pixell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pixell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pixell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pixell. For the veterans among your Pixell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pixell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pixell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pixell

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