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Maex Family History

Maex 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: Max, Mae, Marx, Maes, Maez, Mael, Mark, May, Ma, Maki

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Where is the Maex family from?

You can see how Maex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maex family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Maex families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Maex family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Maex's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Maex families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maex 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 45 census records available for the last name Maex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maex 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Maex. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maex. For the veterans among your Maex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maex lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Maex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maex in 1981 was 67, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maex 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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