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Blix Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Blixt .

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


Similar surnames: Blixt, Boxx, Klim, Liu, Vix, Ulin, Lim, Alia, Belin, Blay

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Where is the Blix family from?

You can see how Blix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blix family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blix families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Blix families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Blix's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Blix families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blix. 25% of Blix men worked as a Painter and 60% of Blix women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blix were Manager and 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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Dentist
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blix 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 980 immigration records available for the last name Blix. 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 542 military records available for the last name Blix. For the veterans among your Blix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blix lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blix in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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