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Makis Family History

Makis 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: Maki, Makin, Manis, Makos, Matis, Malis, Maris, Makris, Mais, Makins

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Where is the Makis family from?

You can see how Makis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Makis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Makis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Makis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Makis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makis. 29% of Makis 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
    29%
  • Bartender
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Shoemaker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Makis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makis 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Makis. 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 116 military records available for the last name Makis. For the veterans among your Makis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Makis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Makis in 1965 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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