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Maka Name Meaning

Polish (Mąka): from mąka ‘flour’ a metonymic occupational name for a miller or flour merchant.

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


Similar surnames: Maza, Baka, Mika, Mak, Makar, Kara, Raba, Meka, Maga, Mako

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Where is the Maka family from?

You can see how Maka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Maka families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maka families in 1911.
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What did your Maka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maka. 100% of Maka men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maka 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Maka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 389 military records available for the last name Maka. For the veterans among your Maka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maka in 1962 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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