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Maxville Family History

Maxville 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: Manville, Mayville, Melville, Monville, Saville, Carville, Banville

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Where is the Maxville family from?

You can see how Maxville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxville family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maxville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Maxville families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxville's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Maxville families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maxville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maxville. 50% of Maxville men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Maxville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxville 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Maxville. 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 297 military records available for the last name Maxville. For the veterans among your Maxville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxville lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Maxville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maxville in 1963 was 66, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxville 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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