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Maxwells Family History

Maxwells 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, Manwell, Mansell, Bagwell, Harwell, Wells, Marcelle, Mowell

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Where is the Maxwells family from?

You can see how Maxwells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxwells family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxwells families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Maxwells family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxwells's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Maxwells families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Maxwells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxwells 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Maxwells. 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 8 military records available for the last name Maxwells. For the veterans among your Maxwells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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