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Mawk Family History

Mawk 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: Mark, Hawk, Maw, Mak, Mack, Mauk, Mask, Mank, Mawn, May

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Where is the Mawk family from?

You can see how Mawk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mawk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mawk families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Mawk's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mawk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawk 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 Mawk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundryman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mawk. 100% of Mawk men worked as a Laundryman.

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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

  • Laundryman
    100%

What Mawk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Mawk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawk 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mawk. 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 102 military records available for the last name Mawk. For the veterans among your Mawk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawk lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mawk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mawk in 1961 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mawk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawk 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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