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Origins of the Maxwell surname

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About the Maxwells

We have a total number of 92163 records for people with the last name Maxwell.

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Where do most Maxwells live?

In 1921, most Maxwells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Maxwells

How common is your surname?

636th most common surname in the UK

We have 58,700 records for the Maxwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1441.

Who were Maxwells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Maxwells.

What are the most common Maxwell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Maxwells

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

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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