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Maxson Family History

Maxson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Maxim.

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


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Where is the Maxson family from?

You can see how Maxson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Maxson families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Maxson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maxson families in 1891.
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What did your Maxson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maxson. 100% of Maxson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Maxson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maxson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Maxson. For the veterans among your Maxson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Maxson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maxson in 1947 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxson 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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