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Fixmer Family History

Fixmer 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: Fixler, Filmer, Fisher, Farmer, Finger, Limmer, Wimmer, Hilmer

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Where is the Fixmer family from?

You can see how Fixmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fixmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fixmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Fixmer families living in Illinois. This was about 87% of all the recorded Fixmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fixmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fixmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fixmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fixmer. 100% of Fixmer men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Fixmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fixmer 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Fixmer. 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 87 military records available for the last name Fixmer. For the veterans among your Fixmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fixmer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fixmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fixmer in 1948 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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