Origins of the Maxwell surname

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    In 1921, most Maxwells lived in london

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    33,000 Maxwell Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Maxwell

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    636th most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Maxwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1441.

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    What are the most common Maxwell first names?

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    Common jobs for Maxwells

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    Common female occupations for Maxwells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    293

    Domestic Servant

    206

    Housekeeper

    174

    Living On Own Means

    160

    House Keeper

    134

    Common male occupations for Maxwells in 1921

    Coal Miner

    644

    Joiner

    231

    Tailor

    221

    General Labourer

    169

    Farm Hands

    166

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