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Maxwill Family History

Maxwill 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, Manwill, Magill, Madill, Mancill, Manwell, Macgill, Atwill

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Where is the Maxwill family from?

You can see how Maxwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxwill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxwill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Maxwill families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxwill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maxwill families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxwill 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 Maxwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maxwill. 43% of Maxwill men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Maxwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maxwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxwill 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Maxwill. 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 63 military records available for the last name Maxwill. For the veterans among your Maxwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxwill lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Maxwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maxwill in 1989 was 76, and 98 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maxwill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxwill 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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