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Maxcham Family History

Maxcham 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: Maxham, Marchal, Markham, Machak, Mancha, Macha, Mitcham, Mangham

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Where is the Maxcham family from?

You can see how Maxcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxcham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Maxcham families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxcham's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Maxcham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxcham 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 4 census records available for the last name Maxcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxcham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maxcham. 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 1 military records available for the last name Maxcham. For the veterans among your Maxcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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