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Makovec Family History

Makovec Surname Meaning

Slovenian, Croatian, Czech, and Slovak: topographic name or nickname derived from mak (Czech mák) ‘poppy’ denoting someone who grew poppies or perhaps someone with a red face.

As a Czech and Slovak name, it may also be a habitational name for someone from a place called Makov or Makovce ultimately derived from the same word.

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


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Where is the Makovec family from?

You can see how Makovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makovec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Makovec families living in Ohio. This was about 13% of all the recorded Makovec's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Makovec families in 1920.
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What did your Makovec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makovec. 40% of Makovec men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Printer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Factory Worker
    10%

What Makovec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Makovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makovec 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Makovec. 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 203 military records available for the last name Makovec. For the veterans among your Makovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makovec lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Makovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Makovec in 1964 was 76, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makovec 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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