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Maxedon Family History

Maxedon Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish Maxton.

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


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Where is the Maxedon family from?

You can see how Maxedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxedon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxedon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Maxedon families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Maxedon's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Maxedon families in 1880.
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What did your Maxedon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maxedon. 31% of Maxedon men worked as a Farming and 50% of Maxedon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maxedon were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Maxedon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maxedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxedon 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Maxedon. 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 209 military records available for the last name Maxedon. For the veterans among your Maxedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxedon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maxedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maxedon in 1963 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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