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Makkas Family History

Makkas 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: Maras, Makos, Malkus, Farkas, Markos, Matas, Bakas, Makris, Matias

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Where is the Makkas family from?

You can see how Makkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Makkas family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Makkas's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Makkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makkas 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 42 census records available for the last name Makkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makkas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Makkas. 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 Makkas. For the veterans among your Makkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makkas lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Makkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Makkas in 1991 was 81, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makkas 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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