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Maxsim Family History

Maxsim 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, Masih, Masin, Massimo, Maximo, Masi, Maxham, Maxson, Malsam

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Where is the Maxsim family from?

You can see how Maxsim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxsim family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Maxsim family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxsim's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Maxsim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxsim 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 15 census records available for the last name Maxsim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxsim 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Maxsim. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maxsim. For the veterans among your Maxsim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxsim lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Maxsim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Maxsim in 1972 was 77, and 59 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxsim 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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