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Maksym Family History

Maksym 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: Malsam, Malsom, May, Maki, Mars, Masse, Maser, Mak, Manser, Makin

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Where is the Maksym family from?

You can see how Maksym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maksym family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maksym families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maksym families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Maksym's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Maksym families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maksym 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 Maksym ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maksym. 58% of Maksym men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maksym women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    58%
  • Moulder
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Maksym family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Maksym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maksym 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Maksym. 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 129 military records available for the last name Maksym. For the veterans among your Maksym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maksym lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Maksym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maksym in 1964 was 72, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maksym 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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