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Mixell Family History

Mixell Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Mitchell.

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


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Where is the Mixell family from?

You can see how Mixell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mixell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mixell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mixell family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mixell's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Mixell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mixell 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 Mixell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mixell. 53% of Mixell men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Core Maker
    9%

What Mixell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mixell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mixell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mixell. 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 340 military records available for the last name Mixell. For the veterans among your Mixell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mixell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mixell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mixell in 1952 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mixell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mixell 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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