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Maxstead Family History

Maxstead Surname Meaning

see Maxted.

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


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Where is the Maxstead family from?

You can see how Maxstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxstead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Maxstead families living in Middlesex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Maxstead's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Maxstead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Maxstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxstead 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 Maxstead. 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 Maxstead. For the veterans among your Maxstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxstead lifespan?

Average Maxstead life expectancy in 1986 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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