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Makarewicz Family History

Makarewicz Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Makary (see Makar).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Makarewicz family from?

You can see how Makarewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makarewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Makarewicz families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Makarewicz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Makarewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makarewicz 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 Makarewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makarewicz. 50% of Makarewicz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Makarewicz women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Makarewicz were Packer and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    6%
  • Packer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Makarewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Makarewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makarewicz 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 985 immigration records available for the last name Makarewicz. 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 417 military records available for the last name Makarewicz. For the veterans among your Makarewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makarewicz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Makarewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Makarewicz in 1952 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makarewicz 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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