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Makalii Family History

Makalii 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: Magaldi, Maki, Maslin, Maudlin, Malik, Malin, Makin, Sakai, Jalali

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Where is the Makalii family from?

You can see how Makalii families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makalii family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Makalii families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Makalii's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Makalii families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makalii surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Makalii family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Makalii. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makalii 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Makalii. 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 17 military records available for the last name Makalii. For the veterans among your Makalii ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makalii lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Makalii life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Makalii in 1966 was 70, and 45 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makalii 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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