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Makimson Family History

Makimson 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, Maimon, Madison, Matison, Magidson, Samson, Makin

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Where is the Makimson family from?

You can see how Makimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makimson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Makimson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Makimson families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Makimson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Makimson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makimson 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 62 census records available for the last name Makimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makimson 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 Makimson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Makimson. For the veterans among your Makimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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