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Mahovsky Family History

Mahovsky 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: Makovsky, Zahorsky, Hajovsky, Makosky, Janovsky, Makowsky, Pavlovsky

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Where is the Mahovsky family from?

You can see how Mahovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahovsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mahovsky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahovsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mahovsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahovsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Mahovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahovsky 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mahovsky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mahovsky. For the veterans among your Mahovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahovsky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mahovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mahovsky in 1971 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahovsky 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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