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Van Rixel Family History

Van Rixel 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: Van Riper, Van Driel, Van Tine, Van Sickel, Van Roekel, Van Til

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Where is the Van Rixel family from?

You can see how Van Rixel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Rixel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Rixel family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Rixel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Rixel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Rixel 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 84 census records available for the last name Van Rixel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Rixel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Van Rixel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Van Rixel. For the veterans among your Van Rixel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Rixel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Van Rixel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Van Rixel in 1972 was 46, and 55 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Rixel 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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