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Brixby Family History

Brixby Surname 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: Bixby, Brixey, Brisby, Frisby, Risby, Brumby, Bigby, Bilby, Briney

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Where is the Brixby family from?

You can see how Brixby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brixby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brixby family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brixby's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brixby families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Brixby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brixby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brixby. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brixby. For the veterans among your Brixby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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