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Maxner Family History

Maxner 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: Manner, Maner, Marner, Mainer, Magner, Mayner, Maixner, Mander

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Where is the Maxner family from?

You can see how Maxner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maxner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Maxner families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Maxner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Maxner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxner 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 Maxner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Maxner. 70% of Maxner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Maxner women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maxner were Labourer and Nurse.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Fisher
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maxner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxner 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Maxner. 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 224 military records available for the last name Maxner. For the veterans among your Maxner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maxner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maxner in 1963 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maxner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxner 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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