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Maxness Family History

Maxness 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: Axness, Magness, Maness, Harness, Garness, Mannes, Fadness, Manners

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Where is the Maxness family from?

You can see how Maxness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maxness family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maxness's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Maxness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxness 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 69 census records available for the last name Maxness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxness 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Maxness. 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 1 military records available for the last name Maxness. For the veterans among your Maxness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxness lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Maxness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maxness in 1978 was 64, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxness 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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