Rix Family History

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Rix Name Meaning

English and German: variant spelling of Ricks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rex, Wix, Vix, Hix, Six, Ris, Rew, Nix, Mix, Pax

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Rix Family Origin

Where is the Rix family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Rix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rix families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 17 Rix families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rix's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Rix families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rix Family Occupations

    What did your Rix ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Rix occupation in the USA was Farmer. 39% of Rix's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Rix family was Keeping House. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rix.

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    • Farmer

      39%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Farm Laborer

      5%

    • Keeping House

      5%

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

    Rix Historical Records

    What Rix family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rix census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rix. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rix. For the veterans among your Rix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rix Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rix lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rix in 1950 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rix

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rix ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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