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Maks Family History

Maks 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: Maki, Mars, Mak, Makos, Maus, Mas, Mako, Mass, Marks, Mais

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Where is the Maks family from?

You can see how Maks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Maks families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Maks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maks 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 Maks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maks. 100% of Maks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maks 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Maks. 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 404 military records available for the last name Maks. For the veterans among your Maks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maks lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maks in 1964 was 70, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maks 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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