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Vixler Family History

Vixler 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, Bixler, Vidler, Pixler, Miller, Vilar, Vicker, Bieler, Biller

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Where is the Vixler family from?

You can see how Vixler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vixler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vixler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vixler family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vixler's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Vixler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vixler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vixler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vixler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Vixler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vixler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vixler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vixler. For the veterans among your Vixler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vixler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Vixler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vixler in 1966 was 72, and 86 in 1989.

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