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Maximus Family History

Maximus 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, Maximo, Magnus, Rasmus, Manis, Darius, Malkus, Matis, Mains

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Where is the Maximus family from?

You can see how Maximus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maximus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maximus family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Maximus's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Maximus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maximus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Maximus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maximus 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Maximus. 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 19 military records available for the last name Maximus. For the veterans among your Maximus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maximus lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Maximus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maximus in 1982 was 77, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maximus 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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