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Maxeley Family History

Maxeley 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: Madeley, Manley, Marley, Mackley, Maxey, Axley, Akeley, Magley

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Where is the Maxeley family from?

You can see how Maxeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxeley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maxeley family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maxeley's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Maxeley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxeley 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 20 census records available for the last name Maxeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxeley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maxeley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maxeley. For the veterans among your Maxeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxeley lifespan?

Average Maxeley life expectancy in 1978 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxeley 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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