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Makuch Family History

Makuch Name Meaning

Polish Rusyn (from Poland and Slovakia) and Jewish (from Ukraine): nickname from Polish makuch Rusyn (Ukrainian) and Yiddish makukh ‘linseed oil cake’. This is also a variant transliteration of the Ukrainian cognate Makukh. Slovak (Makúch): nickname from mäkúch ‘very soft obedient man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mach, Mauch, Masch, Paluch, Paduch, Duch, Takach, Pach, Wantuch

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Where is the Makuch family from?

You can see how Makuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makuch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Makuch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Makuch families living in Michigan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Makuch's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Makuch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makuch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makuch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makuch. 22% of Makuch men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Makuch women worked as a Factory Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Makuch were Salesman and Machine Operator. .

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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
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Work
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Servant
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Makuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makuch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Makuch. 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 413 military records available for the last name Makuch. For the veterans among your Makuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makuch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Makuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Makuch in 1956 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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