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Rixe Family History

Rixe 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: Rise, Rike, Rice, Rine, Rix, Rife, Pike, Rye, Rich, Rose

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Where is the Rixe family from?

You can see how Rixe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rixe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rixe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rixe families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rixe's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rixe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rixe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rixe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rixe. 42% of Rixe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Auditor
    17%
  • Accountant
    17%
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Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Rixe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rixe 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rixe. 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 127 military records available for the last name Rixe. For the veterans among your Rixe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rixe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rixe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rixe in 1962 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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