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Maxham Family History

Maxham Name Meaning

English: probably from the personal name Maxim (Latin Maximus from maximus ‘greatest’) altered by folk etymology to resemble an English habitational name.

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


Similar surnames: Badham, Moxham, Maxam, Mathai, Lapham, Macha, Milham, Derham, Markham

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Where is the Maxham family from?

You can see how Maxham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Maxham families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maxham's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Maxham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maxham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maxham. 29% of Maxham men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Maxham women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maxham were Mechanic 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Spooler
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maxham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxham 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Maxham. 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 694 military records available for the last name Maxham. For the veterans among your Maxham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maxham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maxham in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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