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Rixley Family History

Rixley 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: Ridley, Riley, Pixley, Risley, Ripley, Rigley, Pilley, Sibley, Cilley

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Where is the Rixley family from?

You can see how Rixley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rixley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rixley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rixley families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rixley's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rixley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Rixley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rixley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rixley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rixley. For the veterans among your Rixley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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