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Maksim Family History

Maksim 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: Maki, Makin, Hakim, Masih, Masin, Makris, Massimo, Maxim, Mckim, Masi

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Where is the Maksim family from?

You can see how Maksim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maksim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maksim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Maksim families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Maksim's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Maksim families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maksim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Maksim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maksim 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Maksim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Maksim. For the veterans among your Maksim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maksim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maksim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maksim in 1964 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maksim 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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