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Makowak Family History

Makowak 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, Mackowiak, Makowsky, Magowan, Kozak, Kwak, Makos, Maslak

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Where is the Makowak family from?

You can see how Makowak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makowak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Makowak family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Makowak's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Makowak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makowak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Makowak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Makowak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makowak 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Makowak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Makowak. For the veterans among your Makowak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makowak lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Makowak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Makowak in 1980 was 84, and 83 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makowak 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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