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Maxheim Family History

Maxheim 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: Manheim, Maxim, Maxham, Matheis, Margheim, Hashim, Maxwell, Mathai

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Where is the Maxheim family from?

You can see how Maxheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Maxheim families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Maxheim's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Maxheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maxheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Maxheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxheim 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Maxheim. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Maxheim. For the veterans among your Maxheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maxheim lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Maxheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maxheim in 1967 was 90, and 95 in 2003.

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