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Pixler Family History

Pixler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bixler.

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


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Where is the Pixler family from?

You can see how Pixler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pixler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pixler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Pixler families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pixler's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Pixler families in 1840.
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What did your Pixler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pixler. 30% of Pixler men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Pixler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pixler were Proprietor and Professional Musician.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Professional Musician
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pixler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pixler 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Pixler. 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 764 military records available for the last name Pixler. For the veterans among your Pixler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pixler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pixler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pixler in 1946 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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