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Fixel Family History

Fixel Name 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: Fidel, Fiel, Bixel, Figel, Kiel, Eitel, Field, Fishel, Axel, Fine

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Where is the Fixel family from?

You can see how Fixel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fixel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fixel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Fixel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fixel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fixel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fixel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fixel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fixel. 24% of Fixel men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Fixel women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Attorney
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Fixel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fixel 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Fixel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Fixel. For the veterans among your Fixel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fixel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fixel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fixel in 1964 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

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