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Makselan Family History

Makselan 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: Makela, Mansell, Maslin, Maslak, Wakeland, Marcelin, Castelan, Maisel

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Where is the Makselan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makselan 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 Makselan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makselan. 100% of Makselan 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Makselan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makselan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Makselan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Makselan. For the veterans among your Makselan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makselan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Makselan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Makselan in 1971 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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