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Maxen Family History

Maxen Surname Meaning

see Maxim.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maxen family from?

You can see how Maxen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Maxen family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Maxen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maxen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maxen. 100% of Maxen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Maxen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Maxen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxen 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Maxen. 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 772 military records available for the last name Maxen. For the veterans among your Maxen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Maxen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maxen in 1959 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maxen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxen 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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