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Macnak Family History

Macnak 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: Machak, Manak, Macak, Macnab, Mannan, Manna, Mack, Magnan, Maslak

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Where is the Macnak family from?

You can see how Macnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnak family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Macnak family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macnak's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macnak families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnak 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 Macnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macnak. 100% of Macnak 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
    100%

What Macnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Macnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnak 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Macnak. 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 15 military records available for the last name Macnak. For the veterans among your Macnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Macnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Macnak in 1967 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnak 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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