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Maxnell Family History

Maxnell 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, Marnell, Mansell, Carnell, Darnell, Farnell, Parnell, Axtell

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Where is the Maxnell family from?

You can see how Maxnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maxnell family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maxnell's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Maxnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxnell 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 Maxnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Skilled P O Fireman dept was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maxnell. 100% of Maxnell men worked as a Skilled P O Fireman dept.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Skilled P O Fireman dept
    100%

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Maxnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxnell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Maxnell. 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 44 military records available for the last name Maxnell. For the veterans among your Maxnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxnell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxnell 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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