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Maxsted Family History

Maxsted Surname Meaning

see Maxted.

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


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Where is the Maxsted family from?

You can see how Maxsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxsted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Maxsted families living in Hampshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Maxsted's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Maxsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxsted 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 Maxsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maxsted. 75% of Maxsted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • None
    25%

What Maxsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Maxsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxsted 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Maxsted. 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 33 military records available for the last name Maxsted. For the veterans among your Maxsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxsted lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Maxsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maxsted in 1981 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maxsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxsted 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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