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Maxewll Family History

Maxewll 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: Maxwell, Madewell, Mixell, Mansell, Axel, Maxey, Lasell, Mayhall

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Where is the Maxewll family from?

You can see how Maxewll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxewll family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maxewll families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Maxewll families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxewll's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Maxewll families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Maxewll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxewll 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maxewll. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maxewll. For the veterans among your Maxewll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxewll lifespan?

Average Maxewll life expectancy in 1981 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxewll 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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