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Maxwel Family History

Maxwel 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, Mandel, Marvel, Martel, Mantel, Axel, Maxey, Manuel, Mangel

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Where is the Maxwel family from?

You can see how Maxwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxwel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxwel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Maxwel families living in Durham. This was about 69% of all the recorded Maxwel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Maxwel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxwel 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 Maxwel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maxwel. 60% of Maxwel 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Maxwel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maxwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxwel 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Maxwel. 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 229 military records available for the last name Maxwel. For the veterans among your Maxwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxwel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Maxwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maxwel in 1988 was 40, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxwel 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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