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Maxcey Family History

Maxcey 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: Maxey, Marcey, Macey, Maxcy, Manley, Marley, Massey, Mace, Axley

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Where is the Maxcey family from?

You can see how Maxcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxcey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Maxcey families living in Shropshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Maxcey's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Maxcey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxcey 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 Maxcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maxcey. 100% of Maxcey 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
    100%

What Maxcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Maxcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxcey 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Maxcey. 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 200 military records available for the last name Maxcey. For the veterans among your Maxcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxcey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Maxcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maxcey in 1959 was 37, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maxcey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxcey 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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