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Makvich Family History

Makvich 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: Savich, Markovich, Rakich, Malich, Marich, Matkovich, Makuch, Mandich

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makvich 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 10 census records available for the last name Makvich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makvich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Makvich. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Makvich. For the veterans among your Makvich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makvich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Makvich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Makvich in 1971 was 80, and 67 in 1976.

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