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

Maxion Family History

Maxion 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: Maxton, Maxson, Marion, Maxin, Manion, Maxon, Main, Manton, Marin

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 Maxion family from?

You can see how Maxion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maxion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maxion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Maxion families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Maxion's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Maxion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maxion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maxion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maxion. 75% of Maxion men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maxion women worked as a Laborer. .

View Census Data for Maxion | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Maxion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Maxion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maxion census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Maxion

Passenger Lists

There are 49 immigration records available for the last name Maxion. 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 Maxion immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Maxion. For the veterans among your Maxion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Maxion military records

You've only scratched the surface of Maxion family history

Discover More

What is the average Maxion lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Maxion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maxion in 1963 was 69, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maxion

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maxion family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Maxion last name

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