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Maxivell Family History

Maxivell 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, Mansell, Marvel, Mackrell, Wivell, Maisel, Axtell, Magill

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Where is the Maxivell family from?

You can see how Maxivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxivell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maxivell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maxivell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxivell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maxivell families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Maxivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxivell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Maxivell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Maxivell. For the veterans among your Maxivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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