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Maxewell Family History

Maxewell 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, Bakewell, Farewell, Manwell, Markwell, Lacewell

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Where is the Maxewell family from?

You can see how Maxewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxewell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maxewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Maxewell family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxewell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Maxewell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Maxewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxewell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Maxewell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Maxewell. For the veterans among your Maxewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxewell lifespan?

Average Maxewell life expectancy in 2000 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxewell 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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