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Maxant Family History

Maxant 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: Morant, Madan, Galant, Maran, Mahan, Savant, Madani, Marano, Maland

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Where is the Maxant family from?

You can see how Maxant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Maxant families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxant's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Maxant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxant 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 101 census records available for the last name Maxant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxant 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Maxant. 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 23 military records available for the last name Maxant. For the veterans among your Maxant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maxant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Maxant in 1963 was 85, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxant 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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