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Mawak Family History

Mawak 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: Malak, Manak, Marak, Macak, Mazak, Mark, Hawk, Barak, Malik, Maw

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Where is the Mawak family from?

You can see how Mawak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mawak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mawak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mawak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawak 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 43 census records available for the last name Mawak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mawak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mawak. For the veterans among your Mawak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawak lifespan?

Average Mawak life expectancy in 2000 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawak 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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