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Makem Family History

Makem 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: Maker, Baker, Marker, Maki, Maze, Mayer, Mabee, Maser, Lake, Mak

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Where is the Makem family from?

You can see how Makem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Makem families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Makem family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Makem's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Makem families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Makem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makem 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Makem. 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 37 military records available for the last name Makem. For the veterans among your Makem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Makem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Makem in 1966 was 69, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makem 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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