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Makoff Family History

Makoff Surname 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: Madoff, Markoff, Makos, Koff, Medoff, Danoff, Mako, Malakoff, Skoff

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Where is the Makoff family from?

You can see how Makoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Makoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Makoff families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Makoff's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Makoff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makoff 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 Makoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makoff. 100% of Makoff men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Makoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Makoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makoff 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Makoff. 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 71 military records available for the last name Makoff. For the veterans among your Makoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Makoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Makoff in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makoff 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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