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Makus Family History

Makus 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: Makos, Malkus, Maus, Matus, Mikus, Markus, Mabus, Manus, Mankus, Maki

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Where is the Makus family from?

You can see how Makus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Makus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Makus families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Makus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Makus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makus 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 Makus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makus. 69% of Makus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    69%
  • Farmer
    32%

What Makus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Makus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makus 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Makus. 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 375 military records available for the last name Makus. For the veterans among your Makus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Makus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Makus in 1958 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makus 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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