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Maikish Family History

Maikish 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: Malish, Mikesh, Maish, Minish, Maki, Milich, Makin, Parrish, Kairis

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Where is the Maikish family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maikish 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 Maikish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maikish. 50% of Maikish men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Maikish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Maikish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maikish 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Maikish. 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 97 military records available for the last name Maikish. For the veterans among your Maikish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maikish lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Maikish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Maikish in 1959 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maikish 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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