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Rixen Family History

Rixen 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: Risen, Rixon, Riden, Wien, Raven, Bien, Ries, Rider, Lien, Eisen

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Where is the Rixen family from?

You can see how Rixen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rixen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rixen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Rixen families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rixen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rixen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rixen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rixen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rixen. 42% of Rixen 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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Rixen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rixen 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Rixen. 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 252 military records available for the last name Rixen. For the veterans among your Rixen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rixen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rixen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rixen in 1966 was 92, and 80 in 2004.

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