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Maxswell Family History

Maxswell 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, Mansell, Carswell, Haswell, Madewell, Caswell, Maskell

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Where is the Maxswell family from?

You can see how Maxswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxswell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Maxswell families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxswell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Maxswell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxswell 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 60 census records available for the last name Maxswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxswell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maxswell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Maxswell. For the veterans among your Maxswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maxswell

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