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Maxime Family History

Maxime Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Maxime (see Maxim).

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


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Where is the Maxime family from?

You can see how Maxime families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxime family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxime families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Maxime families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Maxime's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maxime families in 1880.
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What did your Maxime ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maxime. 100% of Maxime 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%

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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Maxime. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxime 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Maxime. 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 27 military records available for the last name Maxime. For the veterans among your Maxime ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxime lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maxime life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maxime in 1963 was 59, and 66 in 2003.

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