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Maxevell Family History

Maxevell 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: Maxwell, Madewell, Mansell, Marvel, Mackrell, Ravenell, Axtell

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Where is the Maxevell family from?

You can see how Maxevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxevell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxevell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Maxevell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxevell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maxevell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Maxevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxevell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Maxevell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Maxevell. For the veterans among your Maxevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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