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Makieson Family History

Makieson 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: Makinson, Maison, Margeson, Matteson, Mathieson, Madison, Matison

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Where is the Makieson family from?

You can see how Makieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makieson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Makieson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Makieson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Makieson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Makieson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Makieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makieson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Makieson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Makieson. For the veterans among your Makieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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