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Makusi Family History

Makusi 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, Makos, Malkus, Maus, Matus, Mikus, Mauri, Matusik, Markus

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Where is the Makusi family from?

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

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Makusi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makusi 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Makusi. 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 4 military records available for the last name Makusi. For the veterans among your Makusi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makusi lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Makusi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Makusi in 1985 was 67, and 73 in 1999.

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