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Mauks Family History

Mauks 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: Maus, Marks, Mauk, Macks, Mauss, Mark, Maki, Mars, Banks, Maras

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Where is the Mauks family from?

You can see how Mauks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mauks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mauks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mauks families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mauks's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mauks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mauks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mauks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mauks. 100% of Mauks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mauks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Mauks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mauks 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mauks. 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 69 military records available for the last name Mauks. For the veterans among your Mauks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mauks lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Mauks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mauks in 1971 was 53, and 80 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mauks 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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