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Maxam Family History

Maxam Surname Meaning

English: variant of Maxim.

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


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Where is the Maxam family from?

You can see how Maxam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Maxam families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Maxam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maxam families in 1891.
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What did your Maxam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maxam. 67% of Maxam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maxam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxam 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Maxam. 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 631 military records available for the last name Maxam. For the veterans among your Maxam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maxam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maxam in 1962 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxam 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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