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Maxiell Family History

Maxiell 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, Mansell, Axtell, Magill, Martell, Madill, Maciel, Maskell

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Where is the Maxiell family from?

You can see how Maxiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxiell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Maxiell families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Maxiell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxiell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maxiell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxiell 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 17 census records available for the last name Maxiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxiell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Maxiell. 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 Maxiell. For the veterans among your Maxiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxiell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Maxiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maxiell in 1972 was 39, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxiell 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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