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Makuch Family History

Makuch Surname Meaning

Polish Rusyn (from Poland and Slovakia) and Jewish (from Ukraine) nickname from Polish makuch Rusyn (Ukrainian) and Yiddish makukh ‘linseed oil cake’. This is also a variant transliteration of the Ukrainian cognate Makukh.

Slovak (Makúch): nickname from mäkúch ‘very soft obedient man’.

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


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You can see how Makuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makuch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Makuch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Makuch families living in Manitoba. This was about 62% of all the recorded Makuch's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Makuch families in 1911.
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What did your Makuch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Makuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makuch 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 Makuch. 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 413 military records available for the last name Makuch. For the veterans among your Makuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makuch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Makuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Makuch in 1956 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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