Altered form of English Meeks . German: from an old vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Remigius (see Remy ). Americanized form of German Miksch .
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
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Where is the Mix family from?
You can see how Mix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mix families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mix's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mix families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mix. 100% of Mix men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Mix women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .
Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mix in 1943 was 46, and 74 in 2004.