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Maksay Family History

Maksay 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: Massey, Baksa, Massa, Malay, Saksa, Mckay, Makar, Maday, Massar, Maka

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Where is the Maksay family from?

You can see how Maksay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maksay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maksay family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Maksay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Maksay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maksay 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 23 census records available for the last name Maksay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maksay 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Maksay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Maksay. For the veterans among your Maksay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maksay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Maksay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Maksay in 1964 was 79, and 70 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maksay 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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