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Max Name Meaning

German and Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Maximilian (Latin Maximillianus, a derivative of Maximillus, diminutive of Maximus ‘greatest’), borne by a 3rd-century saint venerated particularly in the region of Passau, where he founded a church. The personal name was comparatively rare at the most productive period of surname formation; it gained popularity from the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (born 1459), who was named by his father, Frederick III of Austria, in honor of the Roman heroes Q. Fabius Maximus and Scipio Aemilianus, as if with a combination of their names. The name is also borne by Ashkenazic Jews, presumably as an adoption of the German surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Max Family Origin

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You can see how Max families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Max family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Max families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Max families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Max's in the UK. London had the highest population of Max families in 1891.
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Max Family Occupations

What did your Max ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Max. 4% of Max men worked as a General Labourer and 43% of Max women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Max were Agricultural Labourer (unemp) and Household Duties (unpaid)

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    4%
  • 2nd Officer Ss British Colonel
    2%
  • Agric Labourer
    2%
  • Agricultural Labourer (unemp)
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Austrian Refugee
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Max Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Max. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Max census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Max. 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 Card

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Max. For the veterans among your Max ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Max Life Expectancy

What is the average Max lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Max life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Max in 1949 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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