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Mackus Family History

Mackus 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: Malkus, Backus, Markus, Mickus, Mockus, Mackes, Macks, Mankus, Magnus

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Where is the Mackus family from?

You can see how Mackus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mackus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Mackus families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mackus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mackus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackus 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 Mackus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mackus. 32% of Mackus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mackus women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Bartender
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mackus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Mackus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackus 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Mackus. 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 56 military records available for the last name Mackus. For the veterans among your Mackus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mackus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mackus in 1964 was 69, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mackus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackus 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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