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Maaks Family History

Maaks 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: Marks, Maass, Macks, Maas, Maahs, Mark, Maki, Mars, Banks, Maras

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Where is the Maaks family from?

You can see how Maaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maaks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maaks families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Maaks families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Maaks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maaks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maaks 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 Maaks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maaks. 46% of Maaks men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

What Maaks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Maaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maaks 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Maaks. 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 50 military records available for the last name Maaks. For the veterans among your Maaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maaks lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Maaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maaks in 1968 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maaks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maaks 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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