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Maxi Family History

Maxi Surname Meaning

Haitian: from the male personal name Maxi a short form of Maximilien from Latin Maximilianus a name borne by several early Christian martyrs and saints.

Possibly also an American shortened form of Serbian Maksimović (see Maksimovic).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Maxi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maxi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Maxi families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Maxi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maxi families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Maxi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxi 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Maxi. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Maxi. For the veterans among your Maxi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maxi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maxi in 1964 was 81, and 44 in 2004.

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