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Maixner Family History

Maixner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Meissner.

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


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Where is the Maixner family from?

You can see how Maixner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maixner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maixner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Maixner families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Maixner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maixner families in 1880.
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What did your Maixner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maixner. 69% of Maixner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Maixner women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maixner were Farming and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Maixner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maixner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maixner 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Maixner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 348 military records available for the last name Maixner. For the veterans among your Maixner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maixner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maixner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Maixner in 1963 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maixner 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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