History of your Surname
Get access to Maksy family records.Start a free trial

Maksy Family History

Maksy 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, Mars, Masse, Mak, Makin, Massey, Mast, Makos, Maly

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Maksy family from?

You can see how Maksy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maksy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maksy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Maksy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maksy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maksy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maksy ancestors do for a living?

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

What Maksy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Maksy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maksy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Maksy

Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Maksy. 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.

View all Maksy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Maksy. For the veterans among your Maksy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Maksy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Maksy family history

Discover More

What is the average Maksy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maksy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maksy in 1956 was 46, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maksy

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maksy family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Maksy last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial