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Maxine Family History

Maxine Surname Meaning

see Maxim.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maxine family from?

You can see how Maxine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Maxine families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maxine's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Maxine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxine 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 Maxine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maxine. 34% of Maxine men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Maxine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maxine were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

What Maxine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Maxine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxine 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Maxine. 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 73 military records available for the last name Maxine. For the veterans among your Maxine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxine lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Maxine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Maxine in 1970 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maxine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxine 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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