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Mix Name Meaning

Altered form of English Meeks . German: from an old vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Remigius (see Remy ). Americanized form of German Miksch .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nix, Mis, Hix, Minx, Mir, Mick, Rix, Max, Rim, Ris

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Where is the Mix family from?

You can see how Mix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Mix families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mix's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mix families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mix ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Civil Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mix. 63% of Mix men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mix women worked as a Civil Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mix were Student and Waitress. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Student
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Civil Servant
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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What Mix family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Mix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mix 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mix. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Mix. For the veterans among your Mix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mix lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mix in 1943 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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