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Makossky Family History

Makossky 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: Makovsky, Makosky, Makowsky, Makowski, Rakowsky, Massey, Makos

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

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

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Makossky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makossky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Makossky. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Makossky. For the veterans among your Makossky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makossky lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Makossky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Makossky in 1989 was 87, and 89 in 1995.

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