Mauk Family History

Mauk Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia): from Middle High German māc māge ‘relative kinsman’ (see Maag).

Compare Mauck Germanized form of Sorbian Małk (see Malke).

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

Similar surnames: Maul, Maus, Pauk, Mark, Kauk, Mau, Mock, Mack, Lau, Hau

101,000 record(s) for Mauk

21K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3K	Military Records
625	Immigration Records
12K	Census and Voter Lists
64K	Member Trees

Where is the Mauk family from?

You can see how Mauk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mauk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mauk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Mauk families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mauk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mauk families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mauk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mauk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mauk. 20% of Mauk men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Mauk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mauk were Truck driver and Housekeeper.

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer

20%

Farmer

15%

Salesman

6%

Truck driver

4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

12%

Housework

12%

Operator

8%

Housekeeper

7%

What Mauk family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 12K census records available for the last name Mauk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mauk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 625 immigration records available for the last name Mauk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 3K military records available for the last name Mauk. For the veterans among your Mauk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Mauk lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mauk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mauk in 1947 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mauk 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.