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Vix Name Meaning

German: variant of Fix . This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Rix, Vig, Six, Wix, Hix, Pax, Weix, Wax, Viel, Yox

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Where is the Vix family from?

You can see how Vix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vix family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vix family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vix's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Vix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vix. 31% of Vix men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vix women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vix were Carpenter and Saleslady. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vix 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Vix. 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 424 military records available for the last name Vix. For the veterans among your Vix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vix lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vix in 1960 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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