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Rixer Family History

Rixer 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: Rider, Rimer, Riser, River, Riger, Riter, Rizer, Riner, Mixer, Riker

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Where is the Rixer family from?

You can see how Rixer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rixer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rixer family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rixer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rixer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rixer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Rixer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rixer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rixer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rixer. For the veterans among your Rixer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rixer lifespan?

Average Rixer life expectancy in 1971 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rixer 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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