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Maxworthy Family History

Maxworthy Surname Meaning

late variant of Muxworthy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Maxworthy family from?

You can see how Maxworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Maxworthy families living in Devon. This was about 30% of all the recorded Maxworthy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Maxworthy families in 1891.
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What did your Maxworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maxworthy. 71% of Maxworthy 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
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    18%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maxworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxworthy 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Maxworthy. 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 71 military records available for the last name Maxworthy. For the veterans among your Maxworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxworthy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Maxworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maxworthy in 1969 was 77, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxworthy 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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