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Makowiec Family History

Makowiec 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: Makovec, Rakowitz, Makowski, Markovic, Surowiec, Jakubiec, Mackowiak

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Where is the Makowiec family from?

You can see how Makowiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makowiec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Makowiec families living in Hawaii. This was about 18% of all the recorded Makowiec's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Makowiec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makowiec 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 Makowiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makowiec. 50% of Makowiec men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Makowiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makowiec 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Makowiec. 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 156 military records available for the last name Makowiec. For the veterans among your Makowiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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