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Mixter Family History

Mixter Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Mixer. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Mixter family from?

You can see how Mixter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mixter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mixter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Mixter families living in Essex. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mixter's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mixter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mixter 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 Mixter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mixter. 24% of Mixter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mixter women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mixter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mixter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mixter 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Mixter. 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 614 military records available for the last name Mixter. For the veterans among your Mixter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mixter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mixter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mixter in 1960 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mixter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mixter 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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