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Maxiam Family History

Maxiam 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: Maxim, Maxham, Maxam, Maria, Maia, Madia, Matias, Masias, Maximo

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Where is the Maxiam family from?

You can see how Maxiam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxiam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maxiam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Maxiam families living in Suffolk. This was about 57% of all the recorded Maxiam's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Maxiam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxiam 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 Maxiam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maxiam. 100% of Maxiam women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Maxiam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxiam 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Maxiam. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maxiam. For the veterans among your Maxiam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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