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Maxie Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Maxey .

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


Similar surnames: Maxin, Mayne, Maxey, Lamie, Maris, Marte, Markie, Maye, Carie, Mabie

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Where is the Maxie family from?

You can see how Maxie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maxie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Maxie family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxie's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Maxie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maxie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maxie. 32% of Maxie men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Maxie women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maxie were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Laundress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Maxie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxie 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Maxie. 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 995 military records available for the last name Maxie. For the veterans among your Maxie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxie lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Maxie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Maxie in 1950 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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