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Makowska Family History

Makowska 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, Makowsky, Rakowski, Markowski, Mackowski, Makovsky

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Where is the Makowska family from?

You can see how Makowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makowska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Makowska families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Makowska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Makowska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makowska 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 Makowska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makowska. 100% of Makowska women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Makowska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Makowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makowska 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Makowska. 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 14 military records available for the last name Makowska. For the veterans among your Makowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makowska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Makowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Makowska in 1964 was 79, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makowska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makowska 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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