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Makofski Family History

Makofski 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: Makowski, Rakowski, Markowski, Mackowski, Makovsky, Mikowski

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Where is the Makofski family from?

You can see how Makofski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makofski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Makofski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Makofski family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Makofski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Makofski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makofski 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 Makofski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makofski. 100% of Makofski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Makofski women worked as a House Wife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Makofski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Makofski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makofski 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Makofski. 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 97 military records available for the last name Makofski. For the veterans among your Makofski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makofski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Makofski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Makofski in 1966 was 60, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makofski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makofski 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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