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Maxmell Family History

Maxmell 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, Martell, Maskell, Marcell, Marnell, Manwell

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Where is the Maxmell family from?

You can see how Maxmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxmell family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Maxmell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Maxmell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxmell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maxmell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxmell 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 55 census records available for the last name Maxmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxmell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Maxmell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Maxmell. For the veterans among your Maxmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxmell lifespan?

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