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Makshonoff Family History

Makshonoff 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: Marinoff, Antonoff, Aronoff, Shroff, Maison, Mason, Stoloff, Saathoff

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Where is the Makshonoff family from?

You can see how Makshonoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makshonoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Makshonoff family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Makshonoff's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Makshonoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makshonoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makshonoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makshonoff. 100% of Makshonoff 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 27 census records available for the last name Makshonoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makshonoff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Makshonoff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Makshonoff. For the veterans among your Makshonoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makshonoff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Makshonoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Makshonoff in 1975 was 76, and 83 in 1980.

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