History of your Surname
Get access to Maxer family records.Start a free trial

Maxer Family History

Maxer Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mayer, Maser, Mader, Maxey, Mager, Majer, Mauer, Maner, Saxer, Maier

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Maxer family from?

You can see how Maxer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maxer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Maxer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Maxer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maxer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maxer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Maxer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Maxer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Maxer

Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Maxer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Maxer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Maxer. For the veterans among your Maxer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Maxer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Maxer family history

Discover More

What is the average Maxer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Maxer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maxer in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maxer

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maxer family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Maxer last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial