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Makellar Family History

Makellar 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: Mckellar, Mackellar, Manella, Makela, Masella, Kellar, Marella

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Where is the Makellar family from?

You can see how Makellar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makellar family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Makellar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Makellar families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makellar's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Makellar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Makellar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makellar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Makellar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Makellar. For the veterans among your Makellar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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