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Makush Family History

Makush 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: Makuch, Makos, Malkus, Maus, Matus, Mikus, Marsh, Baksh, Mauch

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Where is the Makush family from?

You can see how Makush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makush family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Makush families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Makush's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Makush families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makush 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 50 census records available for the last name Makush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makush 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Makush. 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 10 military records available for the last name Makush. For the veterans among your Makush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makush lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Makush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Makush in 1965 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makush 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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