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Makim Family History

Makim 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: Maki, Makin, Hakim, Maxim, Mckim, Wakim, Kim, Marie, Main, Marin

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Where is the Makim family from?

You can see how Makim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Makim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Makim family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Makim's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Makim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makim 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 467 census records available for the last name Makim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makim 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Makim. 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 21 military records available for the last name Makim. For the veterans among your Makim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makim lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Makim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Makim in 1970 was 96, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makim 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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