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Maxcy Family History

Maxcy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Maxey.

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


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Where is the Maxcy family from?

You can see how Maxcy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxcy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxcy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Maxcy families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Maxcy's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Maxcy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxcy 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 Maxcy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maxcy. 35% of Maxcy men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Maxcy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maxcy were Well Driller and Operator.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Cowboy
    15%
  • Well Driller
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Typist
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

What Maxcy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maxcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxcy 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Maxcy. 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 799 military records available for the last name Maxcy. For the veterans among your Maxcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxcy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maxcy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Maxcy in 1954 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maxcy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maxcy 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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