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Origins of the Max surname

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We have a total number of 1770 records for people with the last name Max.

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Where do most Maxs live?

In 1921, most Maxs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Maxs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 791 records for the Max surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Maxs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Maxs.

What are the most common Max first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Max family members

Common jobs for Maxs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Maxs in 1921
Servant

4

At Home

3

Dressmaker

3

Grocer

3

Inn Keeper

3

Common Male occupations for Maxs in 1921
Farm Hands

6

Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

6

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

5

Shipwright

5

Signalman

5

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