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Makkai Family History

Makkai 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: Maki, Sakai, Mathai, Nakai, Makar, Manka, Malka, Takai, Majka, Maka

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Where is the Makkai family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makkai 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 Makkai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makkai. 50% of Makkai men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Makkai women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Makkai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Makkai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makkai 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Makkai. 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 10 military records available for the last name Makkai. For the veterans among your Makkai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makkai lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Makkai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Makkai in 1965 was 57, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makkai 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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