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Maky Family History

Maky 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: May, Maki, Mak, Maly, Mako, Mady, Mary, Maka, Many, Macy

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Where is the Maky family from?

You can see how Maky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Maky family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Maky's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Maky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maky 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 Maky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maky. 34% of Maky 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
    34%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Miner
    23%
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What Maky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Maky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maky 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Maky. 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 132 military records available for the last name Maky. For the veterans among your Maky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Maky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maky in 1970 was 67, and 85 in 2001.

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