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Makarenko Family History

Makarenko Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Makar formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.

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


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Where is the Makarenko family from?

You can see how Makarenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makarenko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Makarenko families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Makarenko families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Makarenko's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Makarenko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makarenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makarenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Makarenko. 67% of Makarenko men worked as a Miner.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Makarenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Makarenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makarenko 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Makarenko. 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 105 military records available for the last name Makarenko. For the veterans among your Makarenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makarenko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Makarenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Makarenko in 1963 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

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