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Makihara Family History

Makihara 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: Nakahara, Kihara, Mihara, Makara, Kurihara, Miyahara, Ishihara

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Where is the Makihara family from?

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

What Makihara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Makihara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makihara 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Makihara. 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 19 military records available for the last name Makihara. For the veterans among your Makihara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makihara lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Makihara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Makihara in 1991 was 101, and 72 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makihara 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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