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Maack Family History

Maack Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Mack

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


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Where is the Maack family from?

You can see how Maack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Maack families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Maack's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maack 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 Maack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maack. 24% of Maack men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Maack women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maack were Miner and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%

What Maack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Maack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maack 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 Maack. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maack. For the veterans among your Maack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maack lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Maack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Maack in 1961 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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