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Maxon Family History

Maxon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Maxim.

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


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Where is the Maxon family from?

You can see how Maxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Maxon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Maxon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Maxon families in 1891.
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What did your Maxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maxon. 34% of Maxon men worked as a Farm Labourer and 96% of Maxon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maxon were Master Butcher and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Master Butcher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maxon. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Maxon. For the veterans among your Maxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Maxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Maxon in 1944 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxon 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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