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Makovitz Family History

Makovitz Name 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: Markovitz, Rakowitz, Markovits, Labovitz, Moskovitz, Kovitz

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Where is the Makovitz family from?

You can see how Makovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Makovitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Makovitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Makovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makovitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Makovitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Makovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makovitz 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 Makovitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Makovitz. For the veterans among your Makovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makovitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Makovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Makovitz in 1962 was 83, and 87 in 2000.

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