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Maxe Family History

Maxe 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: Max, Maze, Mace, Mare, Maxey, Mate, Axe, Male, Mae, Mabe

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Where is the Maxe family from?

You can see how Maxe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Maxe families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Maxe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maxe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxe 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 Maxe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maxe. 100% of Maxe men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Maxe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Maxe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxe 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Maxe. 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 222 military records available for the last name Maxe. For the veterans among your Maxe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Maxe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maxe in 1966 was 82, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxe 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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