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Maak Family History

Maak Surname 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: Mark, Mak, Raak, Mack, Malak, Manak, Marak, Maag, Maat, Mauk

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Where is the Maak family from?

You can see how Maak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Maak families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Maak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maak. 57% of Maak men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Maak women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maak were Student Worker and Laborer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Student Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Maak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 531 immigration records available for the last name Maak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 399 military records available for the last name Maak. For the veterans among your Maak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maak in 1963 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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