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Maekin Family History

Maekin 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: Makin, Malkin, Markin, Mackin, Mankin, Matkin, Martin, Saeki, Maki

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Where is the Maekin family from?

You can see how Maekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maekin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maekin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Maekin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maekin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maekin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Maekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maekin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Maekin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Maekin lifespan?

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