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Rixner Family History

Rixner 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: Risner, Rinner, Ridner, Riner, Ritner, Pinner, Risher, Reisner

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Where is the Rixner family from?

You can see how Rixner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rixner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rixner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rixner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rixner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rixner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rixner 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 Rixner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rixner. 34% of Rixner men worked as a Porter and 50% of Rixner women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rixner were Truck Driver and Shirt Bolder.

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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

  • Porter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Shirt Bolder
    50%

What Rixner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Rixner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rixner 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rixner. 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 445 military records available for the last name Rixner. For the veterans among your Rixner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rixner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rixner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rixner in 1965 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rixner 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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