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Maxa Family History

Maxa Surname Meaning

Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Makarius Greek Makarios ‘blessed’ a Christian saint's name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maxa family from?

You can see how Maxa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Maxa families living in Minnesota. This was about 76% of all the recorded Maxa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Maxa families in 1880.
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What did your Maxa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maxa. 30% of Maxa men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Maxa women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maxa were Butcher and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Maxa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maxa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxa 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Maxa. 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 353 military records available for the last name Maxa. For the veterans among your Maxa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maxa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maxa in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxa 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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