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Maxian Family History

Maxian 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: Marian, Maxin, Damian, Main, Marin, Malin, Madan, Fabian, Makin

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Where is the Maxian family from?

You can see how Maxian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maxian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Maxian families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maxian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maxian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxian 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 Maxian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maxian. 100% of Maxian men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Maxian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Maxian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxian 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Maxian. 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 140 military records available for the last name Maxian. For the veterans among your Maxian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Maxian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maxian in 1961 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxian 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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