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You can see how Maxtead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxtead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Maxtead families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Maxtead families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxtead's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maxtead families in 1891.

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Maxtead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxtead 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Maxtead. 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 Maxtead. For the veterans among your Maxtead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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