Mako Family History

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Mako Name Meaning

Hungarian (Makó): from a pet form of the ecclesiastical name Makár, from Greek Makarios ‘blessed’. It may also be from a pet form of the personal name Mátyás, Magyar equivalent of Matthew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mak, Makos, Mato, Maro, Marko, Manko, Miko, Maki, Macko, Malo

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Mako Family Origin

Where is the Mako family from?

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You can see how Mako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mako family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Mako families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mako's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mako surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mako Family Occupations

What did your Mako ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Mako.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Mako Historical Records

What Mako family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mako census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 917 immigration records available for the last name Mako. 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 Card

There are 288 military records available for the last name Mako. For the veterans among your Mako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mako Life Expectancy

What is the average Mako lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mako in 1951 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mako 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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