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Rixter Family History

Rixter 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: Ritter, Rister, Mixter, Riter, Raxter, Winter, Risher, Minter

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Where is the Rixter family from?

You can see how Rixter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rixter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rixter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rixter families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rixter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rixter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Rixter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rixter 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 immigration records available for the last name Rixter. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rixter. For the veterans among your Rixter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rixter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Rixter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rixter in 1974 was 76, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rixter 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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