Maxwell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Maxwell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Maxwell family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 66
Female Servant 56
Labourer 23
Agricultural Labourer 21
Tailor 14
Male Servant 10
Farmer 9
Dress Maker 9
Pauper 7
Mariner 7
Gardener 6
Cotton Spinner 6
Cotton Weaver 5
Independant 5
Clerk 5
Joiner 5
Milliner 5
Lighterman 5
Shoe Maker 4
Tea Dealer 4
Apprentice 4
Shop Keeper 4
Brewer 4
Blacksmith 3
Sawyer 3

Maxwell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Maxwell 100% 19,682
2 Moxwell 86% 132

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The surname Maxwell is the most popular version of all its varients

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